AEP News & Information

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

AEP Ohio

• 5/28/2019
  AEP OHIO CONSIDERING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEN AND HANCOCK COUNTIES
  AEP Ohio plans to conduct studies to assess the feasibility of upgrades to the electric transmission network serving customers in Allen and Hancock counties in northwest Ohio.
• 4/22/2019
  STATEMENT RE: HOUSE BILL 6 FROM RAJA SUNDARARAJAN, AEP OHIO PRESIDENT AND COO
  We welcome the introduction of HB 6 and the Ohio House Leadership's focus and efforts on addressing key energy policy issues that have plagued Ohio and understand the urgency to provide clarity on the future on FES's nuclear plants. We look forward to working with lawmakers during the process to achieve a balanced energy bill that provides benefits to all customers in Ohio. Our customers have overwhelmingly indicated their preference for clean energy resources and energy efficiency programs. Since the stated goal of the legislation is to encourage renewable generation, we are confident we will find an agreeable path to replacing the current renewable mandate in a way that promotes the continued use of these clean energy investments in the state.

AEP Texas

• 6/14/2019
  AEP Texas reports scam attempts in Abilene and Corpus Christi areas; similar attempts anticipated in other parts of AEP Texas service territory
  (June 14, 2019) - Reports of scam attempts were reported earlier this week within the Abilene area and have spread to the Corpus Christi area over the past few days. Similar attempts in other parts of the AEP Service territory are anticipated. Customers are reminded to be very cautious if they receive calls from anyone identifying themselves as an AEP Texas employee and asking for payment to avoid disconnection of service.
• 6/12/2019
  AEP Texas receives reports of scam attempts in Abilene area
  Reports of scam attempts have been noted within the Abilene area this week. Customers are reminded to be very cautious if they receive calls from anyone identifying themselves as an AEP Texas employee and asking for payment to avoid disconnection of service.

Appalachian Power

• 6/7/2019
  Appalachian Power, Wheeling Power file rate information to complete Mitchell Plant transfer
  Appalachian Power, along with Wheeling Power, today filed rate information with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia for rates to go into effect in 2020.
• 5/16/2019
  Appalachian Power to build "middle mile" for broadband access in proposed Virginia pilot program
  Appalachian Power will take part in a pilot program that could play a major role in bringing high-speed broadband to underserved parts of rural Virginia. Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation in Independence on Wednesday that will allow the company to seek authorization for the pilot program in Grayson County and delivery of new generation high-speed broadband technology for its residents and businesses.

Indiana Michigan Power

• 6/17/2019
  AEP NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST-IN-STATE EMPLOYERS BY FORBES
  American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has been included on the inaugural list of Forbes magazine's America's Best-in-State Employers 2019. AEP was identified as an organization recommended by employees in Indiana, Ohio and Texas..
• 6/17/2019
  AEP NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST-IN-STATE EMPLOYERS BY FORBES
  American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has been included on the inaugural list of Forbes magazine's America's Best-in-State Employers 2019. AEP was identified as an organization recommended by employees in Indiana, Ohio and Texas..

Kentucky Power

• 6/17/2019
  Kentucky Power 100TH anniversary exhibit on display at Highlands Museum
  Kentucky Power, formed in Ashland on July 21, 1919, as Kentucky and West Virginia Power, is celebrating its centennial this year. As part of the celebration, a historic exhibit is now on display at the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center in Ashland.
• 6/5/2019
  Kentucky Power urges customers to prepare for severe summer weather
  While the first day of summer is a couple of weeks away, recent thunderstorms and forecasts mean the 2019 summer storm season is here. Preparing for a storm with high winds and lightning that can lead to power outages is important for both safety and comfort. Kentucky Power offers these tips.

Southwestern Electric Power Company

• 5/31/2019
  SWEPCO participates in Cabot's worldwide Sustainability Day
  Energy Efficiency & Consumer Program employees discuss ways to save energy at home and at work.
• 5/1/2019
  Champion Home Builders receives $44k in incentives from SWEPCO for a Lighting Efficiency Project
  SHREVEPORT, La., May 1, 2019 - Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) presented Champion Home Builders with a $44,315.52 check for an energy saving light installation at its newest manufacturing facility in Leesville, Louisiana.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

• 5/17/2019
  Innovative educators in Atoka enhance student learning with help from AEP grants.
  AEP Teacher Vision Grants from Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) are enabling four teachers in Atoka to improve student learning in the classroom.
• 5/16/2019
  PSO, AEP Foundation Partner with FFA to Provide STEM Grants
  Oklahoma FFA students will again have the opportunity to enhance their technical learning experience thanks to the continuation of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) After-School Grants program made possible through a partnership between the Oklahoma FFA Foundation and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), a unit of American Electric Power (AEP).