AEP News & Information

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

AEP Ohio

• 10/11/2019
  AEP OHIO AWARDS CHILLICOTHE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT $38,531 FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY EFFORTS
  GAHANNA, Ohio, October 11, 2019 - AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, presented the Chillicothe City School District with an incentive check for $38,531 on Monday, September 23 in recognition of the district's commitment to energy efficiency.
• 10/11/2019
  AEP OHIO AWARDS WODA COOPER COMPANIES MORE THAN $22,000 FOR COMMITMENT TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
  GAHANNA, Ohio, October 11, 2019 - AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, presented affordable housing developer Woda Cooper Companies with an incentive check for more than $22,000 through its EfficiencyCrafted Homes program.

AEP Texas

• 11/12/2019
  AEP Texas reminds consumers how to avoid falling prey to thieves
  (November 12, 2019) -- AEP Texas has received reports in the Rio Grande Valley that scammers are contacting residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. Also, there have been reports of individuals either calling or going door-to-door telling residents or businesses that their electric meter needs to be changed out and asking for payment to complete the process.
• 9/4/2019
  ERCOT NEWS RELEASE: ERCOT requests conservation Thursday & Friday
  AUSTIN, TX, Sept. 4, 2019 - Consumers and businesses are urged to reduce their electricity use on Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6, especially during the hours of 2 to 7 p.m.
  
  

Appalachian Power

• 11/8/2019
  Bridge work will temporarily close Smith Mountain Project visitors center
  Appalachian Power will temporarily close to the public its Smith Mountain Project visitors center and adjacent observation area for work on a roadway bridge that provides access to the site. The company will close the visitor area Monday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov. 22 at the Virginia hydroelectric plant.
• 11/4/2019
  New designation for Raleigh County region means 14 WV counties are AEROready Certified Communities -- with more on the way
  The seven-county region surrounding Raleigh County Memorial Regional Airport today 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. The Raleigh County Memorial Airport analysis included the New River Gorge counties of Raleigh, Fayette, Summers and Nicholas, plus Wyoming, Mercer and McDowell counties.

Indiana Michigan Power

• 11/11/2019
  Drone Inspections Scheduled in Northeastern Indiana
  Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will use aerial drones to inspect transmission lines over Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties beginning as early as Tuesday, Nov. 12, and continuing through next week.
• 11/11/2019
  Drone Inspections Scheduled in Eastern Indiana
  Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will use aerial drones to inspect transmission lines over several eastern Indiana counties beginning as early as Tuesday, Nov. 12, and continuing through next week. Weather may impact the schedule.

Kentucky Power

• 11/11/2019
  Ky Power prepares for low temperatures and winter weather
  Kentucky Power is preparing and is encouraging its customers to get ready, too, as freezing temperatures and a wintry mix of rain and snow are set to move through the region.
• 11/4/2019
  Kentucky Power awards $300,000 grant to help bring jobs to the region
  The Perry County Fiscal Court has received a $300,000 economic development grant from Kentucky Power to support bringing Dajcor Aluminum and hundreds of jobs to the region. The grant is being funded through the Kentucky Power Economic Development Growth Grants (K-PEGG) program.

Southwestern Electric Power Company

• 10/15/2019
  SWEPCO Files Settlement Agreement in Arkansas Rate Case
  Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, today filed a settlement agreement in its request for new rates at the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC).
• 10/14/2019
  TCI Texarkana Inc. receives nearly $100k in SWEPCO incentives for Lighting Upgrades
  Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) presented Texarkana Aluminum with a $94,987.74 incentive check for an energy efficient lighting project at its aluminum mill in Texarkana, Texas.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

• 10/29/2019
  PSO Sends Workers to California to Assess/Inspect Lines in Fire-Affected Areas
  More than two dozen Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) employees are on their way to California to assist Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) address power outages associated with that state's ongoing high winds and wildfire emergency.
• 10/24/2019
  PSO Announces $15,000 Contribution to "Elevate Clinton"
  Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) today announced a $15,000 contribution to help bolster economic development activities in and around Clinton.