Below are the most recent news releases across our service territory.
AEP Ohio
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7/6/2020
AEP Ohio has filed a plan with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to begin a careful transition to standard business operations. Since March 13, 2020, AEP Ohio has operated under a COVID-19 emergency plan, which includes a moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment. As part of the AEP Ohio transition to standard business operations, service disconnections for past due customer accounts will resume in September, upon approval from the PUCO.
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7/1/2020
GAHANNA, Ohio, July 1, 2020 – The AEP Ohio Neighbor to Neighbor Program is now accepting applications for utility assistance grants for the 2020 summer cooling season. Through a partnership between AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, and Dollar Energy Fund, eligible AEP Ohio customers who need help during the summer months can apply for assistance to maintain or restore their electric service.
AEP Texas
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9/22/2020
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (September 22, 2020) – AEP Texas is bringing in additional personnel to help restore power in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Beta where needed. This is in addition to the resources already assigned to the Victoria area. Crews arrived in Victoria early Monday.
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9/22/2020
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (September 22, 2020) – AEP Texas crews are actively restoring power to customers without electrical service in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Beta. At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, approximately 270 customers are without power throughout Victoria, El Campo, Port Lavaca and the surrounding areas. The storm weakened early Tuesday.
Appalachian Power
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9/23/2020
Appalachian is planning upgrades to its transmission system to help serve customers in McDowell and Wyoming counties. The work involves upgrading approximately 17 miles of line and four substations. Property owners are invited to a virtual open house to learn more about the project at www.AppalachianPower.com/Baileysville.
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9/11/2020
Appalachian Power plans transmission upgrades in Roanoke County. The work includes building a new Appalachian Power office building, substation and approximately a quarter of a mile of transmission line in the Roanoke County Center for Research and Technology (CRT). Property owners are invited to a virtual open house to learn more about the project at www.AppalachianPower.com/Glenmary. Work is expected to start spring 2021 and conclude by the end of the year.
Indiana Michigan Power
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9/29/2020
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will trim trees around transmission power lines in parts of Northern Indiana using a helicopter saw beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, and continuing through the month of October.
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9/28/2020
Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2020 – American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) today announced that it will accelerate its electric vehicle purchases with the goal of replacing 100% of its 2,300 cars and light-duty trucks with EV alternatives by 2030. AEP’s total fleet is composed of nearly 8,000 vehicles, including medium- and heavy- duty vehicles. By converting medium- and heavyduty vehicles as electric or hybrid models become available, AEP will achieve its goal of electrifying 40% of its entire on-road vehicle fleet in less than 10 years.
Kentucky Power
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9/3/2020
Kentucky Power representatives are resuming plans for power upgrades in Pike and Floyd counties. The Kewanee – Enterprise Park 138-kV Transmission Project involves building approximately 5 miles of transmission line and a new substation to address electrical needs in the area.
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9/1/2020
Kentucky Power recently awarded a $48,000 gift to Christian Appalachian Project. The grant from the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation and Kentucky Power will go toward renovations and repairs to housing in eastern Kentucky.
Southwestern Electric Power Company
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9/29/2020
SHREVEPORT, La., Sept. 29, 2020 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has partnered with The National Theatre for Children (NTC) to educate students and their families about electrical safety. The livestream program is available for grades K-5 in SWEPCO’s three-state service territory.
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9/29/2020
SHREVEPORT, La., Sept. 29, 2020 – SWEPCO Lake near Gentry, Ark., will be closed to all boats and fishing Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9, 2020. The closure is a precaution for public safety during a maintenance project on high voltage overhead transmission lines across the lake.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
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9/24/2020
Nine FFA chapters in eastern Oklahoma are receiving a share of more than $25,000 after being named recipients of this year’s American Electric Power Foundation FFA STEM After-School grants.
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9/10/2020
AEP Teacher Vision Grants from Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) support local educators with innovative approaches to teaching their students.