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A row of pumpkin shaped Trick-or-Treat bags, filled with candy corn. A row of pumpkin shaped Trick-or-Treat bags, filled with candy corn.
Safety Tips for a Spook-tacular Holiday

The decorations, the costumes, the candy — we love all things spooky. What we don’t love, however, are safety hazards that can prove to be more trick than treat. As you celebrate this year, follow these helpful tips to have a boo-tiful Halloween while ensuring scary safety snafus don’t come back to haunt you. Inspect …

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Slay Energy Vampires and Save Money

Cut up to 25% of your electronics electricity usage by slaying energy vampires lurking around your home.  What is an “energy vampire?” It’s an appliance or electronic device that continues to suck energy while turned off or in stand-by mode. According to ENERGY STAR®, this stand-by power, also called phantom power or vampire power, costs …

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Family of five sitting or standing around island countertop, talking and preparing food. Family of five sitting or standing around island countertop, talking and preparing food.
Be Prepared. Protect Against the Unexpected

Tornadoes, fires, flooding and other emergencies can sometimes occur with little to no warning. National Preparedness Month is in full swing and we want to take a moment to remind you about the importance of being prepared before a disaster unfolds. As Ben Franklin said, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This …

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Wooden blocks with letters spelling out "Quiz". Blocks are on a blue backrgound. Wooden blocks with letters spelling out "Quiz". Blocks are on a blue backrgound.
School Yourself on Energy Savings (Pop Quiz)

Our smart technologies are working behind the scenes to keep your power on and save you money and energy. Take the quiz below to school yourself on the benefits of your home’s smart meter and Energy Dashboard. How did you do? Log in to your online account today at AEPOhio.com/Account to access your Energy Dashboard …

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View from the backseat of a car, a young man is driving, can see his smiling face in the rearview mirror. View from the backseat of a car, a young man is driving, can see his smiling face in the rearview mirror.
Tips for Safe Driving

We’ve all practiced our fair share of safety habits at home and at work, but what should you do if you’re someplace in between? With more people on the roads as many head back to school, the office and other in-person activities, here are some important safety tips to keep in mind while behind the …

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A lineworker in a bucket. In-action on the job. A lineworker in a bucket. In-action on the job.
Hard at Work Improving Your Service

From high above to under the ground, our crews work year-round to keep the power on and improve your service. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, our lineworkers are hard at work installing equipment to improve your electric service. Here’s a quick breakdown of just some of the work we’re doing this year. 2021 Improvements …

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