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Winter Bill Assistance up to $350 Now Available for Eligible Customers

The cold winter months can lead to an increase in monthly electric bills. AEP Ohio’s Neighbor to Neighbor program may be able to offer you some financial relief this season. Through a partnership with Dollar Energy Fund, the Neighbor to Neighbor program supports customers in need with an assistance grant applied directly to their electric …

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Eliminating Energy Vampires From Your Home This Fall

It may be the most frightful time of year, but there are ghastly ghouls that lurk in your home all year long. What are these creepy creatures? Electronic devices and appliances in standby or idle mode — known as energy vampires — that constantly draw power. This phantom energy can account for 20% of your …

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Ways You Can Help Prevent Power Outages in Your Neighborhood

Every day, our crews are out working to maintain and improve the electric grid that serves homes and businesses across Ohio. Replacing poles, upgrading equipment, installing new smart technologies, trimming trees away from our power lines and equipment — all with the goal of improving the reliability of your electric service. When you think of …

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How Proactive Forestry Work Helps Keep Your Power On

Trees are one of the top causes of power outages. A single tree branch on a lower-voltage distribution line can disrupt power for thousands of customers, while a limb falling on a higher-voltage transmission line can cause widespread, extended outages across multiple states and regions. That’s why our forestry crews work year-round to keep vegetation …

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PHOTOS: How Hurricane Helene Affected Ohio

Severe weather brought by Hurricane Helene didn’t just hit the eastern seaboard: Its destructive path hit AEP Ohio’s service territory as well. Heavy rain and strong winds Friday, Sept. 27 toppled trees that damaged our equipment and tore down power lines – particularly in the more forested areas of southern Ohio. Approximately 83,000 AEP Ohio …

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In Case You Missed It: Updates From Around Ohio

In case you missed these posts on our social channels, keep reading to learn what our team at AEP Ohio has been up to around Ohio over the past few weeks. To make sure you never miss another post featuring your community, be sure to follow us on social media:            …

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