Financial hardships happen — and sometimes you need a little extra support paying your bill. AEP Ohio can help you plan for the unexpected and avoid seasonal spikes with stable bills year-round. Enroll in AMP Our Average Monthly Payment (AMP) plan simplifies budgeting and planning, eliminating surprises along the way. Here’s how it works: The …
The cold winter months can lead to an increase in monthly electric bills. AEP Ohio’s Neighbor to Neighbor program may be able to offer you some financial relief this season. Through a partnership with Dollar Energy Fund, the Neighbor to Neighbor program supports customers in need with an assistance grant applied directly to their electric …
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 …
