Restoring Power After a Historic Windstorm

A new year brings a new tool to improve reliability. “This year, we’re deploying an innovative fixed-wing drone with a 12-foot wingspan — the largest in our fleet — to inspect vegetation along the power lines that bring electricity to homes and businesses,” AEP Ohio Project Manager Principal Jake Reed said. “What sets this drone …

An AEP Ohio storeroom supervisor spends his free time diving with sharks, fish and other aquatic animals before a crowd of wide-eyed kids at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. At first, all you can see is the cloud. It billows up from the reef like an underwater storm — silver and electric blue, flashing scales, …

Fern, the first winter storm of 2026, brought a lot of snowfall and bitter cold across Ohio with some areas receiving up to 14 inches of snow. While AEP Ohio customers largely maintained service throughout the storm, the impact was far more severe in neighboring states, including West Virginia. AEP Ohio’s sister company, Appalachian Power …

Keeping your home comfortable during chilly winter months can lead to an increase in energy usage and your monthly electric bill. AEP Ohio’s Neighbor to Neighbor program may be able to offer some financial relief this season. Administered by Dollar Energy Fund, the Neighbor to Neighbor program supports customers in need with an assistance grant …

We’ve heard your questions about the flags and paint marking utility lines in your yard, why power outages affect neighborhoods differently and why AEP Ohio can’t build more power plants to meet rising energy demand. We are committed to keeping you informed about your electric service and the grid that brings you power. We’re answering …

Blast FC Levels Up With Help From AEP Ohio When a community comes together after a storm, the impact can last long after power is restored. Blast FC — the longest running youth soccer club in Central Ohio — reached out to AEP Ohio this year with an unusual request. The club had recently built …