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AEP Ohio today filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to decrease electricity distribution rates for its customers. The settlement, which must be approved by the PUCO, would decrease distribution rates by $58.7 million overall. The average AEP Ohio residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month would see their electric distribution bill drop by $1.22 per month.

With Utility Scam Awareness Day today, and scammer activity picking up with the holiday season, it’s important to stay alert. That’s why AEP Ohio is sharing tips on how to recognize and report utility scams to help protect customers.

AEP Ohio representatives have announced plans to upgrade the electric transmission grid and improve reliability of the electric power grid for customers in Athens County.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday approved AEP Ohio’s plan to invest in distribution automation grid technology designed to improve the reliability of electric service for customers across the state.

AEP Ohio today recognized a ruling by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that addresses the power needs of Ohio’s growing data center industry while protecting AEP Ohio’s other customers. 

This summer, AEP Ohio and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are once again celebrating Forestry Fridays, a special event series for zoogoers to learn more about the work AEP Ohio’s forestry team does to help keep the power on and see firsthand how it also benefits animals. 

AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is proud to announce the launch of its Spanish-language website, Espanol.AEPOhio.com. Customers can now easily access essential services in Spanish, including bill payment, outage reporting, payment assistance information and more.

As spring blossoms, many are outside, kickstarting landscaping projects for the year. AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, invites customers to engage in thoughtful planning before planting around power lines. One tree branch making contact with a power line can knock out electricity to hundreds or even thousands of customers — so it’s important to plan before you plant.

As part of Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, from March 16-22, AEP Ohio reminds customers to review and practice emergency plans.

AEP Ohio is closely monitoring regional power grid conditions as the extreme cold that began Sunday, Jan. 19, continues to impact our state. AEP Ohio and other utilities are working with PJM — the regional power grid operator — to maintain electric service across the region. If needed, PJM might ask customers to reduce their electricity usage to protect the power grid.