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Taking to the Sky to Keep Your Power On

AEP Ohio is teaming up with Aerial Solutions to test a new all-electric technology that will help clear trees around power lines and equipment in rural areas — and it’s all happening from the sky.  Helicopters with aerial saws have been used for years to help trim trees in hard to reach, more rural areas. …

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Local Student Sparks Change

Jay Painter is a senior at New Albany High School. He’s always loved cars: He played with Hot Wheels as a kid; he watches Formula One racing; he went to automotive engineering camp at The Ohio State University. So when it came time to pick a Senior Seminar and Global Scholars project for his final …

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AEP Ohio Helping Connect the Moonville Rail Trail

There’s a new tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts in southern Ohio, and AEP Ohio is proud to lend a hand with finishing a final piece of its construction. Located in Vinton and Athens counties, the Moonville Rail Trail is a 10-mile journey through Zaleski State Forest, the communities of Zaleski and Mineral, Lake Hope State …

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Get Ready: Warmer Temps Ahead

Hot summer days are almost here. That can mean higher electric bills as your air conditioner and fans work hard to cool your home. Seasonal bill spikes can be frustrating, especially when paired with the impact of inflation and rising fuel costs—keep your bill manageable with these simple steps: Sign up for our Average Monthly …

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Safety Champion Josh Freeman Kept His Word

Doing what you promise is necessary. It’s necessary for building trust; it’s necessary for providing excellent customer service; and it’s necessary for keeping people safe, too. His peers understand this, which is why the AEP Ohio state safety committee named Josh Freeman, a Chillicothe line mechanic, its safety champion for April. Freeman was recently assigned …

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New Technology Helps Grow Healthy Food Year-Round

AEP Ohio, in partnership with Mid-Ohio Food Collective and the Electric Power Research Institute, is showcasing new technology to grow nutritious food year-round. The “Indoor Ag Container,” a retrofitted semi-trailer equipped with high-tech sensors as well as LED and ultraviolet lights, makes it possible to grow food outside traditional growing seasons. “At AEP Ohio, we’re …

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