Recent Articles

Meet the Forester: Steve Wengerd Explains Storm Restoration Role

Day to day, AEP Ohio forester Steve Wengerd oversees the vegetation management program for the Canton service area, the town he was born and raised in. He manages tree crews as they trim vegetation away from our power lines and equipment to help prevent future outages. Plus, he and his team are responsible for a …

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After the Storm: Assessing Damage 

After a major storm hits, our crews quickly begin to assess the damage and determine staffing needs — sometimes coordinating crews from other parts of Ohio and other states to help with restoration efforts, depending on the severity of the damage. Assessing the impact of the storm takes time, but it’s an important part of …

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Building Stronger Communities, Together

Supporting the community has always been a priority for AEP Ohio. We know that while we work hard to keep the power on, our partners work tirelessly to provide food, shelter, education and critical services to our community. From the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio to the Sandusky County Food Pantry, read more below …

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Trying to Catch Up On Bills?

We recognize that financial hardships happen and sometimes you need a little extra support paying your bills. There are options to give you more time to pay, set up payment plans or work with a community agency to help reduce your payment. Payment Extension Get a little more time to pay with a one-time payment …

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Beat the Heat with Your Energy Dashboard

As the weather heats up, your air conditioner is working hard to keep your home comfortable. Check out low and no-cost summer savings tips and monitor your home’s energy usage using AEP Ohio’s Energy Usage Dashboard online tool.  Log into your AEP Ohio account to take advantage of these features: Compare Month-by-Month Usage Data After clicking …

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Spring Storm Preparedness

Springtime brings flowers, sunshine, longer days — and storm season. Thunderstorms, high winds and flash floods can pop up with little warning. When storms and high winds damage power lines, our crews work hard to get the power back on as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible. Follow these five simple tips to help keep …

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