AEP News & Information

Below are the most recent news releases across our service territory.

AEP Ohio

• 1/9/2020
  UTILITY POLE UPGRADES TO IMPACT MARIETTA FOR SIX WEEKS
  As part of continuous improvements to the electrical system, AEP Ohio will replace and add utility poles, intermittently impacting traffic patterns for six weeks on a Marietta road and intersection.
• 1/3/2020
  AEP OHIO SCHEDULES OPEN HOUSE TO DISCUSS ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS IN AUGLAIZE COUNTY
  The Wapakoneta Area Improvements Project involves building approximately 15 miles of power line, two new electrical substations and upgrading an existing substation.

AEP Texas

• 1/7/2020
  AEP Texas reminds consumers about new round of scam attempts; don't be a victim
  (January 8, 2020) -- AEP Texas has learned that new round of utility scams have begun along with the new year. Persons claiming to be AEP Texas employees are contacting businesses and residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. AEP Texas is not making these calls. Don't be a victim.
• 11/21/2019
  AEP Texas and Oncor Electric Delivery receive approval
  for PUCT joint application for AEP Texas acquisition
  of Hidalgo County distribution assets and service territory
  
  AEP Texas and Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) have received approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on November 14, 2019 for its Sale, Transfer or Merger (STM) joint application filed with the PUCT seeking approval of the sale to AEP Texas of Oncor's distribution assets in the southern most part of Oncor's service territory in the Rio Grande Valley.
  The proposed transaction between AEP Texas and Oncor closed on November 21, 2019, and the transition of Oncor's customers to AEP Texas is planned to begin on December 3, 2019. The completion of the customer transition currently is planned for the billing cycle beginning on December 20, 2019.
  
  

Appalachian Power

• 12/30/2019
  Appalachian Power makes year-end donations to food banks across West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee
  Year-end contributions from Appalachian Power have pumped $50,000 into food banks across West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee just at the time of year when they need it most. The donations are going to 16 food banks and feeding centers, helping them get fully stocked for the high-use winter season.
• 12/16/2019
  AEP Foundation awards $25,000 for nature center at Heritage Farm
  The AEP Foundation on Monday awarded the Foundation for the Tri-State $25,000 to put toward the construction of an educational nature center at the Heritage Farm Museum & Village in Huntington. Officials said the new Nature Center facility will be a unique "living classroom" experience where visitors will be able to learn about the wildlife of Appalachia while actually being surrounded by live animals native to the area.

Indiana Michigan Power

• 1/6/2020
  I&M PLANS TO INCREASE RELIABILITY TO CUSTOMERS IN BERRIEN COUNTY
  BERRIEN COUNTY, MI. - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) plans to invest approximately $62 million to upgrade the electric transmission systems to ensure safe and reliable electric service to customers in Berrien County.
• 12/13/2019
  I&M to Conduct Aerial Inspections Next Week
  Indiana Michigan Power will conduct aerial inspections of its high-voltage lines using both a helicopter and a drone at separate locations. Inspections using the helicopter will begin Monday, Dec. 16, and will continue for approximately one week. The drone is scheduled to fly only on Dec. 16.

Kentucky Power

• 1/12/2020
  Kentucky Power crews respond to 230 separate outages affecting more than 4,000
  Kentucky Power is responding to two waves of heavy rain and strong winds that moved through eastern Kentucky on Saturday. The storms resulted in nearly 230 separate outages affecting 4,240 customers.
• 12/23/2019
  Kentucky Power files amendments to its net metering tariff
  Kentucky Power filed amendments to its Net Metering Tariff with the Public Service Commission on December 23, 2019.

Southwestern Electric Power Company

• 1/9/2020
  SWEPCO to Seek Regulatory Approval to Retire Dolet Hills Power Plant by End of 2026
  
  As part of a settlement agreement in the recently concluded Arkansas rate review, Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has agreed to seek regulatory approval to retire the Dolet Hills Power Plant by the end of 2026.
• 12/30/2019
  Arkansas Public Service Commission Approves New SWEPCO Rates
  The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved new base rates for Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

• 1/6/2020
  The Safety Circus, Louie the Lightning Bug Coming to a School Near You
  Step right up, folks! It's the one and only, ultimate safety extravaganza and it's coming soon to an elementary school near you!
• 12/17/2019
  PSO Named Utility Customer Champion
  Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is pleased to announce it has been named a Utility Customer Champion in the 2019 Cogent Syndicated Utility Trusted Brand * Customer EngagementTM:Residential study from Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm.