Improving Your Service: Southeast Ohio
AEP Ohio is committed to improving reliability in Southeast Ohio. Through inspections and new installations, our crews have taken many steps to ensure fewer power outages and faster restoration times when they do happen. Watch the video below and read on to learn more. By the Numbers This year alone in Southeast Ohio, our crews …
Soaring Above: How Drones are Strengthening the Reliability of Southeast Ohio’s Power Grid
AEP Ohio crews recently inspected an 85-mile circuit in Meigs County, focusing on proactively identifying issues with poles, wires and equipment that could lead to power outages. But this was not your ordinary boots-on-the-ground inspection. This inspection happened from the sky. AEP Ohio recently began using drones to inspect the circuits that bring electricity to …
Reliability Reinvented: Thinking Outside the Box
Every day, AEP Ohio crews are out in the field improving the electric grid, strengthening it to ensure greater reliability for our customers. With a customer-first mindset and a commitment to operational excellence, we do our best to avoid interruptions and keep the power flowing, an essential part of everyone’s daily lives. But that isn’t …
How Athens Crews Keep the Lights On
Read MoreHow AEP Ohio Prepares For & Responds to Storms
At AEP Ohio, it’s our job to keep the lights on, while always being prepared for the unexpected. Staying ready for severe weather allows us to restore power quickly and safely if unplanned outages occur. Below is a breakdown of how we prepare for and respond to storms: We monitor the weather and consider how …