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Give the Green Box Some Space

Why Clear Access to Pad-Mount Transformers Matters You’ve probably seen those green metal boxes sitting quietly in yards or near sidewalks. They’re called pad-mount transformers, and they play a big role in keeping your lights on. Inside each one is equipment that reduces high-voltage electricity from our power lines to the safe level used in …

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Don’t Let Energy Phantoms Haunt Your Home

Halloween may be the spookiest time of year, but some ghosts are hiding in your home all year long. These aren’t your typical ghouls… they’re energy phantoms: appliances and electronics that continue to draw power when they’re plugged in but not actively being used. Common culprits include: Phone, tablet and laptop chargers. Coffee makers with …

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Customer Design: Powering Today and Tomorrow

How AEP Ohio’s Customer Design Team Gets the Lights On and Keeps Them On When you flip a switch or plug in a phone, it’s easy to forget all the work that made that electricity possible. Behind every new home, school and business across AEP Ohio’s service area is our Customer Design Team, the people …

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AEP Ohio’s Safety Town Near You

With school back in session, AEP Ohio remains committed to educating children about electrical safety. Mike LaScola, one of our external affairs managers, shares insights on how he uses Safety Town, an electrified, interactive presentation that brings common situations to life for all ages. Watch the video below and discover how this program teaches important …

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Powering Reliability With Drones

While drones are often associated with concerts, entertainment or sporting events, AEP Ohio has been harnessing their potential since 2021 to improve electric service reliability for our customers. The integration of drone technology has transformed our operations and increased efficiency and safety while providing high-quality data that guides maintenance and repair decisions. Addressing safety and …

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