Halloween may be the spookiest time of year, but some ghosts are hiding in your home all year long. These aren’t your typical ghouls… they’re energy phantoms: appliances and electronics that continue to draw power when they’re plugged in but not actively being used. Common culprits include: Phone, tablet and laptop chargers. Coffee makers with …
How AEP Ohio’s Customer Design Team Gets the Lights On and Keeps Them On When you flip a switch or plug in a phone, it’s easy to forget all the work that made that electricity possible. Behind every new home, school and business across AEP Ohio’s service area is our Customer Design Team, the people …
Don Chesler, AEP Ohio’s director of distribution operations, is living proof of hope, strength and resilience. Today, he celebrates two years of being cancer-free, and while life has returned to a sense of normalcy, he cherishes every moment with loved ones. He recently shared his story of survival to inspire others on their journeys. The …
With school back in session, AEP Ohio remains committed to educating children about electrical safety. Mike LaScola, one of our external affairs managers, shares insights on how he uses Safety Town, an electrified, interactive presentation that brings common situations to life for all ages. Watch the video below and discover how this program teaches important …
While drones are often associated with concerts, entertainment or sporting events, AEP Ohio has been harnessing their potential since 2021 to improve electric service reliability for our customers. The integration of drone technology has transformed our operations and increased efficiency and safety while providing high-quality data that guides maintenance and repair decisions. Addressing safety and …
Did you know that our top causes of outages include vehicle accidents hitting our equipment or trees outside of our right of way falling on our equipment? Many customers ask us, “Why can’t you just bury your lines to avoid those outages?” It’s an important question, and there are pros and cons when it comes …
