We are a certified retail energy supplier.

As a retail supplier of electricity and natural gas, we buy bulk energy from the source and sell it directly to consumers at a competitive rate. We serve homeowners, small businesses and commercial & industrial customers in this manner.

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Fast Facts:

  1. Backed by more than 100 years of energy experience
  2. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP), one of the United States’ largest electric energy companies
  3. We operate in 27 service territories across Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington D.C.
  4. Earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau based on customer feedback, agency insights and public data

Culture

Our culture is about doing what’s right.

We believe in doing the right thing every time—for our customers, each other and our future.

  • For Our Customers

    Connect with our customers
    Deliver value
    Be easy to work with
    Strengthen our communities

  • For Each Other

    Pursue Zero Harm
    Be accountable
    Assume positive intent
    Embrace diversity

  • For Our Future

    Stay curious and innovate
    Protect our environment
    Grow our business
    Be adaptable

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Our leaders

With the help of our unparalleled leadership team, we remain one of the U.S.’ foremost energy suppliers.

Greg Hall

Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

Greg oversees AEP’s competitive business which focuses on customer centric sustainable solutions. Whether it’s residential, small business, larger commercial/industrial or even wholesale customers, the business crafts energy commodity solutions with asset solutions that can provide resilient, reliable, often sustainable and clean assets to customer facilities at lower cost.

Previously, he was president of AEP Energy Partners. In this role, he was responsible for building the competitive wholesale, retail, onsite solutions and universal scale renewables businesses for AEP. In 2006, his team started AEP Energy Partners which manages the competitive wholesale marketing and trading business which focuses on bespoke commodity solutions for wholesale customers. In 2010, his team started AEP Energy, the competitive retail business serving residential, commercial and industrial loads in deregulated states. In 2014, the team started AEP Onsite Partners focusing on building asset solutions such as solar, energy storage, fuel cells, reciprocating engines, substations and other technologies on or near customer sites. Lastly, in 2015 the team initiated its universal scale renewables business focused primarily on development, ownership and operation of large scale wind and solar plants throughout the United States. Prior to that, he held positions of increasing responsibility with the Commercial Operations group, including vice president – energy marketing. He began his career at AEP as a research associate, AEP Service Corporation in 1997.

He holds a master of arts degree in geography from The Ohio State University and a bachelor of science degree in geography from Brigham Young University. Greg currently serves on the board of the American Clean Power Association, the national clean energy industry group, and Flying Horse Farms, a camp focused on providing holistic healing for children with major medical issues and their families.

Scott Slisher

Sr. Vice President, Competitive Customer Solutions

Scott is responsible for leading the strategic execution of customer solutions and business development using our retail and wholesale energy platforms, behind the meter assets, and energy services.  The solutions vary from standard products to fully customized solutions with our wholesale and retail customers.

With 30 years in the energy industry, Scott has an extensive breadth and depth of experience.  He has served in a variety of roles at AEP as well as NiSource,
Integrys Energy Services, and Solargenix Energy.  Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a
Master of Business Administration from Indiana University. Scott is a registered professional engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

James Petersen

Vice President, Strategy and Investments

Jim leads all strategy, investments, and technology for AEP Energy and its competitive affiliates. He is responsible for the growth of the competitive businesses and manages and improves the company’s information technology.

Prior to this current role, Jim was chief operating officer and president of AEP Energy where he managed the company’s information technology, customer service, billing, credit, collections, financial reporting/analysis, strategic planning and programs, new market entry and all other operational activities. He also led sales, pricing/risk, human resources, and all financial functions during significant expansion of that business.

Prior to joining AEP Energy, Jim enjoyed an extensive career with Motorola, Inc. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Joyce Williams

Vice President, Customer Operations and Communications

Joyce leads the retail operations, marketing and communications endeavors of AEP Energy. As an accomplished communications and organizational development executive, she is responsible for the delivery of mission-driven communications that express the voice and values of AEP Energy to the customers, employees and communities we serve.

Prior to her current role, Joyce led the human resources function for AEP Energy. Joyce has extensive experience in leading many organizations, in a variety of industries that include consumer products, technology, marketing and energy, through transformative change and growth. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Millikin University.

Amber Ruby

Vice President, Retail Customer Solutions

Amber is responsible for AEP Energy’s commercial and industrial sales teams, sales enablement and sales operations organizations. Her teams facilitate AEP Energy’s development and delivery of customized and scalable energy solutions.

Amber has held a variety of leadership positions serving residential, commercial and industrial customers. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Management, both with a focus on Project Management from Colorado Technical University.

Frank Willson

Vice President, Residential and Small Business Solution Sales

Frank is responsible for the Residential and Small Business Solution Sales teams at AEP Energy. His team manages a variety of sales channels including Field Sales, Direct Mail, eCommerce, Municipal Aggregation, Inbound Telemarketing, as well as Account Management and Renewal/Retention.

Frank was named to his current position in 2015. Prior to that he was the vice president of marketing upon joining the company in 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee.

Adam Kirk

Vice President, Risk Management, Pricing & Deal Design

Adam is responsible for the company’s pricing, transaction structuring, risk management and deal desk functions. At AEP, Adam also managed the company’s financial planning and analysis team, has extensive leadership experience focusing on risk management, and has previously held positions in energy trading.

With over 15 years in the energy industry, Adam’s additional experience includes commodities valuation and finance roles at Morgan Stanley in New York. Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ohio University, as well as a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The Ohio State University.

George Deljevic

Vice President, Energy Services, AEP Energy

George leads AEP Energy’s Energy Services, which provides landscape and opportunity assessment, strategy development, project execution and program management services related to energy supply management, sustainability and renewables, efficiency and technology, energy demand management and energy usage and cost management.

George has extensive experience in all aspects of the retail energy industry, having held a variety of leadership and contributory roles in both large-scale and pure start-up operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit.

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