A broken pole has little value in the utility world. In another setting, that very same pole can mean the world. The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD), located in Lima, was the recipient of three of these soon-to-be-trashed treasures. The ACBDD specializes in providing service to local children and adults with developmental disabilities. …
As we shared last month, many of you will see higher electric bills beginning in June due to rising generation supply prices. Customers who are part of a municipal aggregation, participate in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) or shop in their individual capacity will not see this same increase. We’ve heard your questions …
When industrial-sized robots are waging battle, it’s wise to steer clear. Though AEP officially remains on the sidelines, through its FIRST Robotics grant program, our company is smack in the middle of intense, warring competitors. No, this isn’t BattleBots like you see on TV. But according to Kim Bothager, a business integration analyst for AEP …
When faced with an emergency situation, people have a “fight or flight” response that instinctively kicks in. No one quite knows for sure how they will react until it happens. For the line department at Columbus Southwest, that answer is now apparent: Fight. Twelve of the garage’s 27 lineworkers were in an industrial area of …
Spring has sprung and we’re all excited to kick off our seasonal landscaping and yardwork—but before you dig in, it’s important to take appropriate safety measures. Check out the tips below to find out how you can protect yourself and others from planting pitfalls. Call Before You Dig The biggest danger you face when planting …
Many of our communities have been impacted by the rapid series of storms that hit the state over the last several weeks. This year, the weather has proven to be very unpredictable, and we know how frustrating it has been for those who have been without power. Our team truly appreciated your kind words and …
