AEP News & Information

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

AEP Ohio

• 11/20/2018
  AEP OHIO TAKES TO THE SKY TO TRIM TREES IN COOLVILLE
  GAHANNA, Ohio, November 20, 2018 - AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, is taking to the sky as part of the company's ongoing vegetation management program.
• 11/15/2018
  AEP OHIO TAKES TO THE SKY TO TRIM TREES IN ATHENS
  GAHANNA, Ohio, November 15, 2018 - AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, is taking to the sky as part of the company's ongoing vegetation management program.

AEP Texas

• 1/4/2019
  AEP Texas reminds consumers how to avoid falling prey to thieves
  (Jan. 4, 2019) -- Over the past few days, AEP Texas has received reports in Laredo and other areas that scammers are contacting residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. Also, there have been periodic reports of individuals going door-to-door, asking to read the customer's electricity meter and then attempting to make a "low-cost offer for AEP power".
• 10/26/2018
  AEP Texas reschedules final phase of transmission line rebuild project in San Angelo;
  Work now scheduled to begin Friday Oct. 26 and will entail some traffic disruptions
  
  AEP Texas has rescheduled activities to upgrade a 69-kilovolt electric transmission line from the College Hills area to the Grape Creek area in San Angelo. Work originally scheduled to begin Oct. 18 was postponed due to weather. The work is now scheduled to begin Friday, Oct. 26, weather permitting, and is likely to entail some traffic disruptions in the Sunset Drive, Sherwood Way, the entrance to West Houston Harte Expressway and Houston Harte Frontage Road North.

Appalachian Power

• 1/18/2019
  Appalachian Power offers payment plan and tips to deal with winter weather
  As frigid temperatures threaten the region, Appalachian Power is offering tips to customers for staying warm saving money this winter.
• 12/27/2018
  Appalachian Power reviews options bringing power to southern Virginia industrial park; informational open house set in Danville Jan.9
  Appalachian Power will conduct feasibility studies to support economic development at the Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill. The utility is proposing alternatives for designing new electric transmission facilities to provide a robust electrical system to industrial park tenants.
  Initial studies for the Berry Hill Energy Connection Project are included at an open house Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Brosville Elementary School, 195 Bulldog Lane, Danville.

Indiana Michigan Power

• 12/26/2018
  I&M Launches Neighbor to Neighbor Program
  In this season of giving, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is launching a new way our customers can help fellow customers. I&M has created the Neighbor to Neighbor Program to help qualified customers with their energy bills. I&M is starting the fund with $50,000 and offering Indiana customers who choose to participate an easy way to help others. All of the money contributed will go directly toward paying the utility bills of customers who qualify.
• 12/14/2018
  I&M Using Drones to Inspect Fort Wayne Transmission Lines
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will use drones to inspect transmission lines in the east central area of Fort Wayne beginning Monday, Dec. 17.

Kentucky Power

• 1/16/2019
  Ky Power kicks off 100 Acts of Appreciation campaign as part of yearlong 100th anniversary
  For nearly 100 years, Kentucky Power's mission has been to provide residents and businesses in eastern Kentucky with safe, reliable and affordable electricity. In celebration of Kentucky Power's centennial this year, that mission continues with a focus on customers and giving back in the communities where employees live and work. The 100 Acts of Appreciation Campaign kicked off January 2 and runs throughout 2019.
• 12/6/2018
  Kentucky Power honored for its work with area senior citizens
  The Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) on Thursday presented Kentucky Power with its 2018 Community Partnership Award for support of the annual Senior Day Games.

Southwestern Electric Power Company

• 1/17/2019
  SWEPCO's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Receives National Recognition
  The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has recognized Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power company (NYSE: AEP), for having one of America's outstanding energy efficiency programs.
• 1/7/2019
  SWEPCO Issues Request for Proposals for Purchase of Wind Energy Projects
  Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an AEP company (NYSE: AEP), today announced it is requesting proposals for up to 1,200 megawatts of additional wind energy resources to be in commercial operation by Dec. 15, 2021.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

• 1/7/2019
  PSO Issues RFP for Wind Resources
  Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), an AEP company, is requesting proposals for additional wind energy resources to be in commercial operation by the end of 2021.
• 12/18/2018
  PSO Fills Two Key Leadership Positions
  Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) President and Chief Operating Officer Peggy Simmons today announced two new members have been added to the PSO Leadership Team.