In the wake of the storms that swept through Ohio in the overnight hours of April 2, Chillicothe lineworkers faced a challenging restoration effort that showcased their problem-solving skills, teamwork and commitment to restoring power to customers safely and as quickly as possible. The high winds from the storm caused tree limbs and branches to …
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 …
At AEP Ohio, we recognize that reliable electricity is essential to your daily life. Our crews have been working diligently to inspect the power grid across our service territory to make upgrades and repairs — aiming to deliver power without interruptions. Focused on Improvement This year, AEP Ohio launched an initiative to reduce the frequency …
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, …
Summer is almost here. It is important for you to know that a home’s air conditioner, appliances and electronics are some of the biggest users of energy—and saving energy is one of the easiest ways to manage your power bill. Follow these tips to make your home energy efficient as temperatures rise: Set your thermostat …
