12/22/2008
AEP Ohio To Help Ohio Families In Need Pay Electric Bill, Save Energy
$5 Million Contribution Part of Long-Term AEP Partnership with Ohio
Ohio families served by AEP will be eligible for immediate help in paying their electric bills, and as many as 20,000 families will receive help in lowering their costs for electric power this winter season through a “Crisis Response Fund” and the distribution of home weatherization kits announced today by AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), and the Ohio Department of Development.
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9/21/2008
More than 95 Percent of AEP Ohio Customers Affected by Hurricane Ike Have Been Restored
Since 6 a.m. today, approximately 95 percent of AEP Ohio customers who lost power following the aftermath of Hurricane Ike have been restored. Nearly 700,000 customers across the company´s service territory were affected by the devastating winds. More than 3,000 field resources continue their efforts this morning to restore power to the approximate 34,000 customers who remain without power across the state.
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9/20/2008
AEP Ohio Customers Affected by Hurricane Ike Continue to be Restored
AEP Ohio customers who lost power following the aftermath of Hurricane Ike continue to be restored throughout the day today. Since this morning close to 20,000 customers have had their power turned back on. More than 3,000 field resources, including line mechanics, contract line crews, tree trimmers, crew leaders and field assessors continue their efforts to restore power to the approximate 57,000 customers who remain without power across Ohio.
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9/20/2008
AEP Ohio Urges Everyone to Stay Away From Downed Power Lines
Customers urged to remind family members, especially children
AEP Ohio urges customers to remember that there are still areas in its service territory where there are trees that have fallen onto power lines and other areas where there are downed power lines. Every downed power line should be considered energized and the public is urged to stay away from those sites.
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9/19/2008
AEP Ohio to Provide $100,000 to Local Relief Agencies
Donations to be contributed to help local relief efforts
AEP Ohio announced plans today to provide a total of $100,000 to relief agencies across the state that have helped customers who lost electric service following the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
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9/19/2008
AEP Ohio Crews Make Significant Progress on Restoration Efforts
Just over 100,000 AEP Ohio customers remain without power, as of 4 p.m. today. Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, nearly 700,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm. To date, approximately 85 percent of customers affected have been restored.
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9/18/2008
AEP Ohio Continues Focus on Restoration Efforts across Ohio
More than 3,000 employee and contract personnel helping to restore service
No doubt, Sunday’s strong winds dropping tree limbs and entire trees into power lines is a primary culprit for the massive power outages being experienced by AEP Ohio customers. According to company officials, the numerous fallen trees and broken tree limbs that resulted from the high winds continue to have a major impact on efforts to restore services throughout the state.
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9/18/2008
AEP Ohio Crews Continue Focus on Restoration Efforts
More than 435,000 AEP Ohio customers have had their electricity service restored this afternoon since a devastating wind storm swept across the state throughout the day on Sunday. More than 3,000 field resources, including AEP Ohio line employees, contract line personnel and tree trimmers, are in the company’s service territory to restore power. As of 3 p.m. today, approximately 215,000 customers remain without power.
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9/17/2008
Canadian Line Crews Join Restoration Efforts
Nearly 330,000 customers have been restored
Line restoration assistance efforts from as far as Ontario and Quebec, Canada, are joining forces as part of AEP Ohio´s massive work to restore power to customers throughout the company´s Ohio service territory.
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9/17/2008
AEP Ohio Applies General Criteria To Service Restoration Procedures
Hazards, critical services receive priority restoration status
In the wake of the severe windstorm that left more than 650,000 customers without electricity at its peak, AEP Ohio knows its customers have questions about the processes and procedures the company follows to restore power during and after a major storm.
In all outages, AEP Ohio works to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. However, outages that occur during storm events often are extended and can last for several days due to damage to all facilities located in the area hit by the storm.
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9/16/2008
AEP Ohio Makes Progress in Restoration Efforts across Ohio
AEP Ohio has restored power to approximately 152,000 customers of the peak 650,000 customers across its service territory impacted by Sunday´s high winds from Hurricane Ike. An estimated 493,000 customers remain without power this morning. AEP Ohio is working to restore power to all parts of the service territory, focusing first on emergency services and main-line circuits that serve the largest number of customers.
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9/15/2008
AEP Ohio Continues Unprecedented Restoration Efforts
AEP Ohio continues to assess the widespread damage caused by a major wind storm that swept through the company´s service territory and throughout the state on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Public urged to stay away from the many downed power lines; Estimated restoration times are being provided for areas.
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7/31/2008
AEP Ohio Meets Goal Of New Ohio Energy Law By Filing Electric Security Plan Below Market Rates; Continues Lowest Rates In This State
Balanced and progressive plan demonstrates “AEP’s Commitment to Ohio’s Future”
Though faced with the skyrocketing cost of conventional fuels and infrastructure costs to keep the system up and running, AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), today filed its Electric Security Plan (ESP) with the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO), a comprehensive plan that invests in the future while holding rate increases to approximately 15 percent annually for the next three years.
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6/17/2008
Brello Joins AEP Ohio as Manager – Government Affairs
AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), today announced that Mike Brello has joined the company as manager-government affairs.
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5/16/2008
Flora named director - AEP Ohio Corporate Communications
Terri Flora has been named director – AEP Ohio Corporate Communications, effective May 30, 2008. Flora is currently manager- regulatory support for Customer and Distribution Services.
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5/8/2008
AEP Ohio names generation executives
Thursday, May 8, 2008 – Joe Hamrock, AEP Ohio president and chief operating officer, today announced a functional organization realignment that provides two generation positions to his staff.
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3/5/2008
Celona named vice president AEP Ohio external affairs
David Celona has been named vice president -external affairs for AEP Ohio effective March 10.
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10/30/2007
AEP Ohio announces kickoff of its Green Pricing Option program
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10/25/2007
AEP Ohio seeks recovery of generation-related costs
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5/30/2007
AEP Ohio Issues RFP for Renewable Energy Certificates
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4/18/2007
AEP Ohio and Several Parties File Joint Motion to Withdraw Enhanced Reliability Plan
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10/20/2006
AEP Ohio, Ormet reach electric service agreement
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10/6/2006
AEP Ohio Files Plan to Enhance Service Reliability with PUCO
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9/22/2006
AEP Ohio files plan with PUCO regarding competitive bid options
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9/21/2006
AEP OHIO INTRODUCES HOME ENERGY CALCULATORS
TO HELP CUSTOMERS LOWER ELECTRICITY BILLS
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8/22/2006
Public Invited to Go NUTS
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8/21/2006
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT THEFT INCREASING ACROSS AEP OHIO
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8/1/2006
AEP Ohio offers tips to use energy wisely during hot weather
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7/26/2006
AEP Ohio responds to PUCO reliability decision
Columbus Southern Power Company and Ohio Power Company, subsidiaries of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) and collectively AEP Ohio, said today it is reviewing the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s (PUCO) ruling to invest $10 million to improve system reliability.
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7/5/2006
AEP Ohio responds to the Ohio Supreme Court’s rate stabilization plan decision
Columbus Southern Power and Ohio Power, subsidiaries of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), collectively AEP Ohio, are considering their options in response to today’s Ohio Supreme Court decision regarding one aspect, related to the competitive bid option issue, of AEP Ohio’s rate stabilization plan.
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4/10/2006
AEP Ohio receives approval to recover IGCC pre-construction costs
An order issued today by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) represents an important step toward construction of a clean-coal power generation plant in Ohio, according to American Electric Power.
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1/31/2006
AEP Ohio files post-stipulation report
Columbus Southern Power Company and Ohio Power Company, collectively operating as AEP Ohio, have substantially met the terms and expectations of a 2003 stipulation agreement with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Staff, requiring improvements in electric distribution reliability, the companies said today in a report filed with the PUCO.
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1/12/2006
AEP OHIO SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON IGCC SITING PROCESS
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1/3/2006
AEP COMPLETES PURCHASE OF MONONGAHELA POWER’S
OHIO ASSETS FROM ALLEGHENY ENERGY
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12/28/2005
AEP Ohio ready for service territory transfer from Allegheny Energy
AEP Ohio is ready to accept the transfer of Allegheny Energy’s Ohio service territory and its 29,000 customers effective at midnight on Dec. 31, according to Kevin Walker, AEP Ohio president and chief operating officer.
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11/9/2005
PUCO confirms order for AEP to purchase Mon Power’s Ohio assets from Allegheny Energy
American Electric Power, through its Columbus Southern Power (CSP) utility subsidiary, announced today that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) ruled that CSP can move forward with its purchase of Allegheny Energy’s Ohio service territory for approximately $45 million. In addition, CSP will pay Allegheny $10 million associated with the termination of certain litigation.
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8/2/2005
AEP TO PURCHASE MONONGAHELA POWER’S OHIO ASSETS FROM ALLEGHENY ENERGY
American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), through its Columbus Southern Power (CSP) utility subsidiary, has signed an agreement to purchase Monongahela Power Company’s Ohio transmission and distribution operations for approximately $55 million, plus traditional working capital adjustments. Monongahela Power is a subsidiary of Allegheny Energy (NYSE: AYE).
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4/27/2005
TAMPERING WITH ELECTRIC METER DANGEROUS,
CONSTITUTES THEFT OF ENERGY
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3/18/2005
AEP Ohio seeks cost-recovery means for proposed clean-coal plant
IGCC commitment representative of AEP´s historic role
as industry leader on technology development, implementation
Columbus Southern Power Company and Ohio Power Company, subsidiaries of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) doing business as AEP Ohio, filed an application today with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio seeking authority to recover costs related to building and operating a new clean-coal technology power plant.
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1/27/2005
AEP ENCOURAGED BY PUCO APPROVAL OF OHIO RATE STABILIZATION PLAN; PLAN WILL KEEP AEP’S RATES AMONG THE LOWEST IN OHIO
American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) is encouraged by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approval of the company’s rate stabilization plan for its Ohio Power and Columbus Southern Power operating companies.
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