Every day, AEP Ohio’s drone teams are out in the field inspecting poles, wires and other critical equipment across our service territory. So far this year, they have flown more than 5,000 miles of the distribution system looking for damage and issues that could signal problems, like shifting poles and changes in equipment temperature. These …
Days are turning cooler, which means your furnace soon will be kicking back in for the season. We’re sharing tips to keep your home comfortable without overheating your budget. Circulate for Comfort Make sure you’re getting the most from the warm air your furnace is pumping out. Be sure vents aren’t blocked by furniture, rugs …
Why Clear Access to Pad-Mount Transformers Matters You’ve probably seen those green metal boxes sitting quietly in yards or near sidewalks. They’re called pad-mount transformers, and they play a big role in keeping your lights on. Inside each one is equipment that reduces high-voltage electricity from our power lines to the safe level used in …
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 …
