Most attics have long-forgotten items hidden away and AEP Ohio’s service center in Hillsboro is no different. On a rainy day earlier this year, some of the shop’s lineworkers were showing new employees around the 170-year-old building. When they made their way to the attic, they noticed a hole in the ceiling leading to a …
Tary Combes is a line servicer who has been with AEP Ohio for 17 years. He had the unique opportunity to work with Ryan Coon, a senior technician and licensed drone pilot, to provide initial damage assessment in some tough to reach rural areas that were hard hit by the wind storm in June. The …
With the summer heat in full swing, these simple steps can help you save energy and money while keeping your family cool: Set the Thermostat Turn your thermostat up a few degrees. Adjusting the temperature is one of the most effective ways to reduce cooling costs. Installing smart thermostats can help you monitor and adjust …
We hear you — and understand you’ve been frustrated by last week’s emergency forced power outages. We’d like to share more information about what happened and how our team responded when the power went out. What Happened: Behind-the-Scenes Severe storms early last week caused significant damage to high-voltage transmission lines that feed power to the …
Bill Assistance for Eligible AEP Ohio Customers Bill assistance continues to be available through the Neighbor to Neighbor program. Current funding available through this program is $2.7 million. This special expanded assistance opportunity will provide eligible AEP Ohio customers in need with a grant applied directly to their bill, even if they are not currently past …
The first day of summer is right around the corner. Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors — and safety should always be front of mind. We’ve got you covered with a few quick, but important reminders this National Safety Month. See what you know — take the quick test below. How’d you do? Let …
