AEP Ohio is committed to improving reliability in Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe, our crews have:
- Inspected more than 750 miles of electric lines.
- Put up more than 500 new electric poles.
- Installed more than 700 new pieces of electrical equipment like:
- Cutouts, which disconnect faulty or overloaded lines to protect other equipment.
- Reclosers, which can restore power after temporary interruption.
- Crossarms, which help support wires on poles.
- Continued forestry work to trim and remove trees that are at risk of causing outages.
Ongoing Efforts
These improvements are in addition to our ongoing commitment to boosting reliability and supporting a more reliable energy future. Click here to learn more about our work in your community.
