Life as a Lineworker
Passionate, dedicated and caring — these are just a few characteristics that define a lineworker. They work in some of the harshest conditions — freezing rain, sub-zero temperatures or sweltering heat — day in and day out, restoring electricity, something many of us take for granted. Our customers often call them heroes for their efforts …
What to Do When the Lights Go Out
AEP Ohio is dedicated to providing reliable and safe electric service. Some factors are beyond our control. Vehicle accidents and storms are some of the primary causes of power outages. When that happens, we want you to be prepared. Where to Find Outage Information We provide updates about power restoration progress on our website AEPOhio.com, …
Empowering Future Innovators: Building Pathways to STEM Careers
AEP Ohio was proud to participate in the 9th Annual Central Ohio STEM Expo on March 1, 2025, organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers. This free educational outreach event welcomed students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Students had the opportunity to engage in STEM activities such as designing safe streets, building and battling …
AEP Ohio Crews Respond as Weekend Storms Cause Outages
Severe storms with strong winds moved across Ohio this weekend, bringing down trees and knocking out power to more than 20,700 AEP Ohio customers at the peak. More than 1,000 tree, line and support personnel from over 40 service centers across the state responded as soon as it was safe to do so and worked …
Ways to Make Your Electric Bill More Manageable
Springtime in Ohio can mean unpredictable weather — snowstorms and summer-like temperatures in the same week are not uncommon. We’re sharing some ways you can keep your home comfortable while keeping your electric bill under control. Monitor Your Energy Usage Log in to your Energy Dashboard and if you haven’t yet, take five minutes to …
Smart Meters Help Improve Reliability Across the State
AEP Ohio is constantly working to provide our customers with the safe, reliable electric service they expect. We take that responsibility seriously, and that’s why we’ve launched a plan to reduce power outages and improve reliability for parts of our service territory where smart meter data has shown interruptions are more frequent. Using data collected …
