Below are the most recent news releases across our service territory.
AEP Ohio
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1/9/2020
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.
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1/3/2020
The Wapakoneta Area Improvements Project involves building approximately 15 miles of power line, two new electrical substations and upgrading an existing substation.
AEP Texas
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1/7/2020
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.
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11/21/2019
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
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2/13/2020
Appalachian Power representatives are planning a second set of open houses for the Joshua Falls – Gladstone phase of the Central Virginia Transmission Reliability Project. The project provides a new electrical source for the region, increases reliability for customers and supports the retirement of aging equipment. Work is being proposed in several phases over the next few years in five central Virginia counties.
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2/11/2020
The seven-county region supporting Yeager Airport has received certification as an AEROready community. AEROready certification involves a deep analysis of property, labor, education and infrastructure to ensure a region has the capacity to support the aerospace industry.
Indiana Michigan Power
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2/12/2020
Scammers are targeting utility customers by impersonating Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives.
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1/24/2020
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is accustomed to collecting old refrigerators as part of its Appliance Recycling Program that benefits both customers and the environment. Last fall, a number of customers put "old" into perspective.
Kentucky Power
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2/14/2020
Since 2010, Kentucky Power’s aggressive tree trimming efforts have reduced outages inside the right of way by 70 percent. But trees outside of the right of way remain an issue. Trees outside the right of way cause about 51 percent of customer outages. Only 2 percent of outages are caused by trees within the right of way.
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1/23/2020
Kentucky Power on Thursday was named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 2020. Kentucky Power, based in Ashland, is among 31 businesses in the large category to receive the honor in the 16th annual list.
Southwestern Electric Power Company
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1/24/2020
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has reached a settlement agreement with the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) General Staff, the Office of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Walmart, Inc. regarding SWEPCO's proposal to add 810 megawatts (MW) of wind energy.
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1/9/2020
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.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
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2/13/2020
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), today announced a $250,000 grant from the AEP Foundation that will provide funding to Reading Partners to help expand academic tutoring in Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) over the next five years.
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1/31/2020
HomeServe USA (HomeServe), the leading provider of home emergency repair service plans, today announced the expansion of its agreement with American Electric Power (AEP) with the launch of service to customers located in AEP's operating unit Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) territory.