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Easy Renewable Energy Tips to Make Your Home Spring Green

Residential

The phrase “renewable energy” often brings with it the thought of acres of solar arrays and wind turbines. But accessible renewable energy for individual homes is available on a much smaller scale and though you may decide to install solar panels on your home, “going green” doesn’t require it. These tips will show you easy …

The Future of Transmission Costs and How it Impacts Your Organization

Transmission

Previous issues of Customer Insights provided a transmission service overview, explaining how transmission is regionally administered and affects customer bills, as well as tips on transmission service cost management. In this issue of Customer Insights, we will dive a little deeper into what factors drive transmission cost. How transmission costs are billed Most energy buyers …

Celebrate Earth Day Safely!

Residential

This year, the theme of Earth Day, chosen by EarthDay.Org, is “Restore Our Earth”. And as we celebrate on Thursday, April 22, it’s a good time to consider the connection we have to nature, plants and the land and a great reminder to take care of our planet. Earth Day has a long and rich …

Common Myths About Renewable Energy

Residential

Renewable energy is a hot topic these days. Most of us want to be more energy-efficient, decrease our carbon footprint and live in a way that responsibly helps the environment. But is “going green” actually helping? Let’s look at three common myths about renewable energy to find out. Myth: I don’t live near a renewable …

Smart Energy Meters 101

Small Business

Like many tools and equipment, energy meters are getting a modern upgrade. Increasingly, traditional analog energy meters are being swapped out with new smart meters. But what is a smart meter and how does it work? Read this blog to learn more and discover how your business could benefit. What is a smart meter? Traditional …

Warm Up With Natural Gas

Residential

If you live in a deregulated state, just like with electricity, you have the power to choose your natural gas supplier. And now, when you need it most, is an excellent time to choose a supplier you trust! In addition to choosing a price plan that is right for you, there are many benefits of …

2021 Policy Landscape: Thoughts on Potential Changes, Trends and Impacts

Energy Policy

With the swearing in of a new federal administration and the change in the congressional make up, our thoughts naturally turn to what that might mean as far as new rules, initiatives and regulations that might affect us here in the energy space (and in particular how these things might impact our customers). In this …

AEP Energy’s Belief in Zero Harm

Residential

Just like our parent company, American Electric Power (AEP), AEP Energy understands the critical need for reliable electric and natural gas service. We believe in “Zero Harm” – that all accidents are preventable, even in these unprecedented times. It isn’t just a tagline, but a belief that when things are done properly and handled safely, …

Which Renewable Energy Solution is Right for Your Business?

Small Business

So, you’ve made the decision to choose renewable energy for your business. Congratulations and thank you for making a commitment to a greener environment! With a variety of options available to help you meet your sustainability and renewable energy goals, it can be challenging to know which solution is the best option for your business. …