Could You Save by Shopping for Your Electric Supplier?
When temperatures rise, your air conditioner works harder, and you can see the difference on your electric bills. If you’re looking for ways to save money, some customers have found success by shopping for their electricity supplier. The backstory There are three main parts to the electric system: generation, transmission and distribution. AEP Ohio is …
Reliability Improvements Are Delivering Results Across Ohio
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 …
How Crews Responded to a Historic Storm
For many AEP Ohio employees, last week’s storms rank among the most destructive they have ever seen, similar to the derecho that blew through Ohio in June 2012. While these storms did not meet the criteria for a derecho, they brought lines of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and a confirmed tornado. Multiple rounds of …
Making a Difference: AEP Ohio Employees Give Back Across the Buckeye State
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 …
AEP Ohio Crews Answer the Call After Holiday Storms
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 …
Understanding AEP Ohio’s Role in Powering Data Centers
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 …
