It’s said that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And in utility forester Konner Standley’s case, it stayed right in the forest. His connection to forestry dates back to childhood, when his father worked in the exact same role Konner holds today. “I remember going to Take Your Kid to Work Day with …
From the comfort of our homes to the businesses and communities we rely on, electricity powers nearly every part of daily life. That’s why AEP Ohio continues to invest in reliability improvements designed to reduce outages and strengthen the electric grid for customers across the state. Focused on Preventing Outages In 2025, AEP Ohio launched …
Keeping the lights on is what we do every day. But during AEP’s Week of Service, our team found even more ways to support the communities we call home. From July 26 to Aug. 1, AEP Ohio employees volunteered across the state, helping families, supporting local nonprofits and tackling projects that will benefit communities long …
While many Ohioans were enjoying Fourth of July parades and cookouts, a different story was unfolding to the east. Strong storms created fireworks of another kind as they swept through the Northeast, bringing down trees and power lines, and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power during a dangerous heat wave. When the Lights …
Ohio has quickly become a top state for data centers. Because data centers use lot of electricity, many customers have questions about AEP Ohio’s role. Who figures out how much electricity they need? Is there enough power to serve them? Are existing customers paying for new infrastructure? The answers begin with understanding what AEP Ohio …
A simple guide to how it works and what it means for you When it comes to your electric bill, you have more choices than you may realize. While AEP Ohio delivers electricity to your home and maintains the poles and wires, you may have options for who supplies the electricity you use. The generation …