AEP News & Information

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

AEP Ohio

• 7/10/2018
  AEP OHIO SCHEDULES OPEN HOUSE TO DISCUSS PROPOSED POWER GRID IMPROVEMENTS TO BENEFIT AUGLAIZE COUNTY CUSTOMERS
  The Wapakoneta Area Improvements Project is designed to improve the electric service reliability for customers in the region and allow for economic development by providing an additional power source to the area and modernizing the electric transmission infrastructure.
• 6/29/2018
  AEP OHIO HELPS CUSTOMERS KEEP ELECTRIC BILLS STEADY AS SUMMER TEMPERATURES RISE
  AEP Ohio has a program to help customers avoid seasonal bill increases - the Average Monthly Payment (AMP) plan.

AEP Texas

• 7/4/2018
  Downed power line and cross arm believed to be cause of Marathon outage
  MARATHON, Texas, July 4, 2018 - A downed power line and cross arm are believed to be the cause of the outage that left approximately 480 Marathon customers without power today at 5:21 p.m. If this is the only issue, repairs and restoration of service is anticipated to be completed by 8:30 p.m., if not sooner.
• 7/4/2018
  AEP Texas crews restore electric service to Marathon residents
  MARATHON, Texas, July 4, 2018 - AEP Texas crews restored power to approximately 480 Marathon residents Wednesday at 9:01 p.m. following an outage that began at 5:21.

Appalachian Power

• 7/11/2018
  Recent Elkview-area outages highlight importance of cycle-based vegetation management program
  Residents served by an electrical circuit in an area from Big Chimney to Elkview recently experienced several lengthy tree-related power outages. As part of a larger initiative to reduce such outages, Appalachian Power is investing $1.2 million on this circuit to clear trees from power line rights-of-way.
• 7/11/2018
  Open house scheduled for proposed power grid improvements benefiting Appalachian Power customers in southwest Virginia
  The $40 million Glendale Area Improvements Project will strengthen the transmission system; improvements will reduce the likelihood of power outages during high demand periods. The open house will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 2 at Galax High School.

Indiana Michigan Power

• 7/5/2018
  I&M Cautions Customers about Recurring Scam
  Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has again received reports of a scam involving calls claiming an I&M customer faces immediate disconnection due to an overdue bill.
• 6/21/2018
  I&M IMPROVING RELIABILITY WITH THREE RIVERS TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT
  Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is announcing the proposed final line route for the Three Rivers Transmission Line Rebuild Project after input from the community.

Kentucky Power

• 7/10/2018
  Ky Power joins in national celebration of Lineworker Appreciation Day
  Kentucky Power on Tuesday joined with other investor-owned utilities and electrical and utility unions in recognition of National Lineworker Appreciation Day. The day of celebration salutes nearly 75,000 men and women who work to maintain and enhance the energy grid every day across the United States.
• 7/10/2018
  Ky Power tree trimming plan results in improved reliability
  Kentucky Power's aggressive efforts to improve tree trimming has reduced outages by trees inside the right of way by 70 percent over seven years.

Southwestern Electric Power Company

• 6/20/2018
  Louisiana Public Service Commission Approves Wind Catcher Project
  Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, today announced that the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) has approved the proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project.
• 6/13/2018
  SWEPCO Shares No-cost, Low-cost Tips to Save Energy This Summer
  As temperatures climb this season in the Ark-La-Tex, so will energy use. Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an AEP company (AEP: NYSE) shares tips on how you can conserve energy and keep your electric bill in check.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

• 5/30/2018
  PSO Wind Catcher Deal Now Includes More Use of Natural Gas and Support from Electricity Providers
  Support for Public Service Company of Oklahoma's (PSO) Wind Catcher Energy Connection project continues to gain momentum, as four more parties have signed on to proposed settlement agreements in Oklahoma.
• 4/24/2018
  PSO, Customer Groups Seek Approval of Wind Catcher Agreement
  Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), Oklahoma Industrial Energy Consumers (OIEC) and Walmart have reached a settlement agreement on PSO's proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project (Wind Catcher).