Arbor Day is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April. Unfortunately, COVID-19 caused the City of Chillicothe’s annual celebration to be postponed. If the event was going to happen this year – and it finally did, on Oct. 9 – there was no way Rich Simpson was going to miss it. Simpson is …
In his 23-year-career with AEP Ohio, Distribution System Supervisor Fred Walter has been around: Columbus, Athens, Lancaster and Crooksville. He has seen enough to appreciate the enduring safety success of McConnelsville Service Center. Walter started leading the garage in January and got to witness the team hit a huge milestone: 45 years without an employee …
What’s a smart grid? How does it work? What does it mean for me? Electric grids help deliver power to homes and businesses across our communities and throughout the world. Today, we’re working to bring you the latest in smart technologies designed to improve how power gets to your home. Here’s what it means for …
Jamie is a lineworker at the Delaware Service Center. His wife is a breast cancer survivor. He talks about AEP Ohio’s Pink Hat Initiative and why it’s so important for our employees to wear pink throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Solar panels, usually mounted on your roof, convert the sun’s energy into usable electricity. Are you considering if solar is right for you and your family? There’s a lot to think about when determining if solar panels are a good option. Before you make a decision, consider some of the facts and read our helpful …
September is National Preparedness Month. This observance recognizes the importance of family and community disaster planning. Stay ahead of the curve — follow these steps and build your emergency preparedness plan today. Outline Your Guide Create a detailed plan of action outlining your step-by-step approach in the event of a disaster. Talk with your friends …
