Ever feel like “energy efficiency” and “energy conservation” are just buzzwords? They’re often used when talking about sustainability and the environment, but what do they really mean for you and your home? While both help reduce energy use, they’re actually different paths to the same goal. Let’s break it down so you can be empowered …
You likely already know that you only pay for the electricity you use, and that making energy-efficient choices can help reduce your usage. Now, AEP Ohio is introducing new ways to earn money while saving energy. Our Power Rewards: Smart Thermostat program rewards you for reducing your electricity use when energy demand is high. All …
In 2021, electricity became the dominant fuel source for homes, surpassing gas for the first time. The driving force behind this is the adoption of heat pump technologies. Heat pumps offer highly efficient heating and cooling for your home by moving heat rather than generating it. Heat pump efficiencies can lead to lower energy bills …
The cold winter months can lead to an increase in monthly electric bills. AEP Ohio’s Neighbor to Neighbor program may be able to offer you some financial relief this season. Through a partnership with Dollar Energy Fund, the Neighbor to Neighbor program supports customers in need with an assistance grant applied directly to their electric …
Class is back in session and it’s time to test your knowledge on ways to save on your electric bill and how to get help if you’re experiencing financial hardship. Did you pass with flying colors? You can always study up at AEPOhio.com/Assistance and AEPOhio.com/Savings.
You’ve probably heard mention of El Niño and La Niña, but what do they have to do with your electric service? Both are large climate drivers that have a background effect on the weather we experience in Ohio. Right now, we’re transitioning to La Niña, meaning sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean are cooling, …
