Everyone deserves a summer treat — zoo animals included! Planning to visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium over the next few months? Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about our forestry team’s work to keep your power on and see firsthand how it also benefits animals. Some of the trees and branches our forestry …
Trees are one of the top causes of power outages. A single tree branch on a lower-voltage distribution line can disrupt power for thousands of customers, while a limb falling on a higher-voltage transmission line can cause widespread, extended outages across multiple states and regions. That’s why our forestry crews work year-round to keep vegetation …
Storms can form in a flash — it’s important to be prepared for what happens before, during and after severe weather hits. Keep reading to learn about how to best keep you and your loved ones safe. BEFORE THE STORM Prepping in advance helps ensure that you and your family will be ready. Take these steps …
As we move into the hottest months of the year, you might hear more about electricity supply and demand. Generating and distributing electricity is a constant, collaborative process and we work with PJM, our regional transmission organization, to monitor the flow of electricity 24/7, 365. Here are ways PJM helps us get power to your …
Calling all animal lovers and nature enthusiasts! Through our Trim to TreatⓇ partnership, some of the trees and branches our forestry crews regularly trim are donated and delivered to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds. These fresh tree trimmings, also known as browse, are not only important to the animals’ diets but also …
Cold winter weather can send your furnace into overdrive — causing your energy usage and electric bill to go up. That’s especially true if you heat your home with electricity, even if your thermostat setting remains the same. New Year, New Energy-Efficiency Habits Here are a few low- and no-cost things you can do around …
