Keeping the lights on starts with documenting on our system maps the location of every single piece of equipment that’s used to deliver electricity to our customers. If that sounds simple enough, just ask one of the 12 GIS (Geographic Information System) technicians who constantly input the latest information for the hundreds of thousands of …
There’s no doubt that the future is electric. As we continue to move toward an electrified tomorrow, AEP Ohio is taking proactive steps to help businesses and communities charge into the future and explore the electric vehicle (EV) options that work best for them. The City of Columbus is one such example, having recently transitioned …
Your electric meter is smart — and so are the engineers behind our smart grid. In honor of National Engineers Week, we spoke with Brad Smith, an engineer who manages our smart grid systems, to learn more about how AEP Ohio is building a smarter grid — and using data and analytics to improve your …
As we continue to explore the benefits of electrification for your business, we’re diving into electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Electric technologies are cost-effective for a number of personal and fleet applications, and we want to support you in this evolution. The benefits of electric transportation include lower maintenance and fuel costs, elimination of tailpipe emissions …
In our last newsletter, we gave an overview of electrification and the boundless opportunities for savings and efficiency. Now, we’re going a little more in depth on a few technologies to consider as you plan for the future of your business. Let’s take a look. Heat Pump Technology Heat pump technology is the most efficient …
Why Electric Should Be On Your Radar It’s important to consider the benefits of electrification as you plan for the future of your organization and its operations, including: Higher efficiency Lower maintenance costs Reduced greenhouse emissions Electric cars get a lot of attention, but fundamental changes in how businesses use energy are happening. Electrification of technologies …
