Last month, Brock Welker, a Newark transmission construction representative, was deep into a rebuild project near Zanesville with plans to dismantle and rebuild several transmission towers by the end of May. But the project encountered a minor setback that delayed some work for a few days: two red-tailed hawk nests built inside the towers. “We …
Scott Law is always ready when someone is in need. “I come from a long line of family serving in the military,” said Law, safety and health coordinator senior at AEP Ohio. “My dad was in the Coast Guard and Air Force Reserve, my grandfather was in the Army and I had an uncle who …
Les Davis, a distribution system supervisor at AEP Ohio’s Coshocton and New Philadelphia service centers, had a childhood dream of becoming a lineworker, driving bucket trucks and working outdoors. After a short stint working in a coal mine, Davis’s professional journey began in earnest at the Conesville Power Plant as an electrical team leader. Now, …
Passionate, dedicated and caring — these are just a few characteristics that define a lineworker. They work in some of the harshest conditions — freezing rain, sub-zero temperatures or sweltering heat — day in and day out, restoring electricity, something many of us take for granted. Our customers often call them heroes for their efforts …
AEP Ohio is committed to informing you about anything that could affect your electric service and bill. This spring and summer, the rates for two of the components that make up your bill will be updated. Ultimately, your bill heavily depends on how much electricity you use and who provides your electric generation supply. Who …
You likely already know that you only pay for the electricity you use, and that making energy-efficient choices can help reduce your usage. Now, AEP Ohio is introducing new ways to earn money while saving energy. Our Power Rewards: Smart Thermostat program rewards you for reducing your electricity use when energy demand is high. All …
