News Releases

The U.S. Department of Energy, SB Energy and AEP Ohio have announced planned multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to support data center growth and drive economic development in Appalachian Ohio. 

AEP Ohio filed an update at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) showing that its Data Center Tariff is working as designed to ensure new infrastructure investments are right-sized and all costs are allocated to data centers, protecting residential, commercial and industrial customers across Ohio.

AEP Ohio representatives have announced plans to upgrade the electric transmission grid and improve reliability for customers in Meigs and Athens counties.

AEP Ohio today filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to decrease electricity distribution rates for its customers. The settlement, which must be approved by the PUCO, would decrease distribution rates by $58.7 million overall. The average AEP Ohio residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month would see their electric distribution bill drop by $1.22 per month.

With Utility Scam Awareness Day today, and scammer activity picking up with the holiday season, it’s important to stay alert. That’s why AEP Ohio is sharing tips on how to recognize and report utility scams to help protect customers.

AEP Ohio representatives have announced plans to upgrade the electric transmission grid and improve reliability of the electric power grid for customers in Athens County.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday approved AEP Ohio’s plan to invest in distribution automation grid technology designed to improve the reliability of electric service for customers across the state.

AEP Ohio today recognized a ruling by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that addresses the power needs of Ohio’s growing data center industry while protecting AEP Ohio’s other customers. 

This summer, AEP Ohio and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are once again celebrating Forestry Fridays, a special event series for zoogoers to learn more about the work AEP Ohio’s forestry team does to help keep the power on and see firsthand how it also benefits animals. 

AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is proud to announce the launch of its Spanish-language website, Espanol.AEPOhio.com. Customers can now easily access essential services in Spanish, including bill payment, outage reporting, payment assistance information and more.