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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10/14/2020
Appalachian Power is planning to upgrade the electric transmission system serving customers in Fayette County. The Carbondale – Kincaid Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves upgrading about 14 miles of transmission line. Construction is expected to start in early 2022 and end by summer 2023.
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10/9/2020
Appalachian Power announces transmission upgrades in the city of Lynchburg and Bedford County. The Reusens – New London Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves upgrading approximately 12 miles of transmission line and a substation. Property owners are invited to a virtual open house to provide feedback and learn more about the project at www.AppalachianPower.com/Reusens-NewLondon. If approved, construction is expected to start summer 2022 and conclude by the end of 2023.
Indiana Michigan Power
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10/14/2020
Construction of Indiana Michigan Power’s St. Joseph Solar Farm, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, is visually advancing. Crews are installing more than 20 megawatts (MW) of advanced thin film solar panels.
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10/14/2020
American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the Forbes JUST 100 2021 list, which recognizes companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. AEP earned the top spot for utilities and was the highest ranked utility in the ‘Workers’ category.
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.
Southwestern Electric Power Company
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10/15/2020
SWEPCO has completed its restoration process after Hurricane Delta left 23,300 customers without power early Saturday.
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10/14/2020
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has submitted a request to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) for a net annual increase of $90.2 million in the company’s non-fuel base rates. On a total customer bill basis, the net increase is approximately 15.6%.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
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10/5/2020
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has filed a request with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) for approval of a project that would bolster energy reliability and resilience at the U.S. Army base in Fort Sill, Okla.
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10/1/2020
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) are strategically deploying the first of its kind ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Tulsa for public use in partnership with Gathering Place, the Oklahoma Aquarium, and the Tulsa International Airport.