It may be the most frightful time of year, but there are ghastly ghouls that lurk in your home all year long. What are these creepy creatures? Electronic devices and appliances in standby or idle mode — known as energy vampires — that constantly draw power. This phantom energy can account for 20% of your …
Every day, our crews are out working to maintain and improve the electric grid that serves homes and businesses across Ohio. Replacing poles, upgrading equipment, installing new smart technologies, trimming trees away from our power lines and equipment — all with the goal of improving the reliability of your electric service. When you think of …
Trees are one of the top causes of power outages. A single tree branch on a lower-voltage distribution line can disrupt power for thousands of customers, while a limb falling on a higher-voltage transmission line can cause widespread, extended outages across multiple states and regions. That’s why our forestry crews work year-round to keep vegetation …
Severe weather brought by Hurricane Helene didn’t just hit the eastern seaboard: Its destructive path hit AEP Ohio’s service territory as well. Heavy rain and strong winds Friday, Sept. 27 toppled trees that damaged our equipment and tore down power lines – particularly in the more forested areas of southern Ohio. Approximately 83,000 AEP Ohio …
In case you missed these posts on our social channels, keep reading to learn what our team at AEP Ohio has been up to around Ohio over the past few weeks. To make sure you never miss another post featuring your community, be sure to follow us on social media: …
Natural disasters. Vehicle accidents. Extreme hot and cold weather. There are a number of causes outside our control that can impact the flow of power. That’s why we focus on what we can control — proactively improving our equipment, monitoring potential threats and preparing our team to respond around the clock to protect the electric …
