Recent Articles

The Power of Switching: Helping Minimize the Impact of Outages

Our customers rely on us to keep the power on — and when the lights go out, it’s our job to swiftly and safely restore power. When there’s an outage, one of the first things we do is determine if we can move any of the affected customers to another energy source to minimize the …

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Grow Your Knowledge on Savings, Safety & More

Summer heat is making air conditioners work overtime to combat high temperatures — causing energy usage and electric bills to increase. Read on to brush up on ways to save energy and stay safe in these hottest summer months. Savings Study Tips If you’re looking to reduce your energy use and electric bill, here are …

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Know What’s Below: Always Call Before You Dig

In recognition of the recent 811 Day, and with the fall planting season rapidly approaching, AEP Ohio is reminding you to call 811 at least 48 hours before doing any digging on your property. Electric, gas, water, sewer and cable utilities use underground lines to deliver services to customers. Striking these lines can cause serious …

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New In-Ground Pit Supports Young Gymnasts in Lancaster

Young gymnasts will be receiving softer landings in Lancaster. That’s because AEP Ohio was one of the local organizations that contributed to the construction of an in-ground pit for the gymnastics program at the YMCA Rec Plex. The inflatable air pit is a step up from a standard pit that’s filled with foam cubes or …

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Employees Spruce Up Van Wert’s ‘Front Door’

First impressions are important. Thanks to a group of AEP Ohio employees in northwest Ohio, motorists will have a better one of Van Wert, a small farming community of 11,000 residents near the Ohio-Indiana border. Work Scheduling Assistant Shelly Mitchener led a group of local employees who wanted to give back to their community. She …

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How Much Energy Does Laundry Use? Your Dashboard Shows You

A new feature on AEP Ohio’s Energy Dashboard gives you greater insight into what uses the most electricity in your home and how you can save. But first, are you familiar with the Energy Dashboard? If you don’t know, it’s an online tool that works with your electric meter to help you learn more about your …

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