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How to Store Renewable Energy.

Residential

In this era of growing reliance on clean and renewable energy sources, such as hydro, thermal, wind and solar, new challenges are presented with the impact their intermittent flow has on the grid.  Storage of energy to reliably cover the times the sun isn’t shining, and the wind isn’t blowing requires a realistic solution. The …

The Impact of Going Green

Residential

“Going Green” is all the rage right now and you want to join the movement.  But does it really make a difference, and if so, how can you measure the impact doing your part has on the environment? Well, it DOES make a difference, and there IS a simple way for you to see how …

Solar Projects: How Cost Effective Are They?

Solar

December 2018 Edition:  Solar Projects:  How Cost Effective Are They? Solar continues to become more affordable year over year. Financial incentives, decreased prices and financing options are the main motivators. If your business is considering solar, in this edition of Customer Insights, we’ll explore these motivators and more to help you in your decision making …

Who is AEP Energy

Residential

Who is AEP Energy In short, we are your trusted energy supplier.  AEP Energy is a certified competitive retail supplier, and a subsidiary of our parent company, American Electric Power. Founded in 2002, AEP Energy has been helping customers save money and use energy more efficiently by doing the right thing every time, for every …

How Does Energy Choice Work?

Residential

If you live in a deregulated state, as a consumer, you have “energy choice”.  Energy choice is the option to purchase energy from a licensed  retail energy supplier, like AEP Energy, or from the utility. THE NUTS AND BOLTS Electricity, much like most other commodities, is capable of being bought, sold, and traded, on the …

Transmission Services Overview

Commercial

November 2018 Edition:  Transmission Services Overview Transmission of electricity from power generators to energy end users forms the core of our electric grid. Costs incurred for transmission service and reliability represent a key price component of energy bills for consumers. In this edition of Customer Insights, our experts will explain how transmission will affect your company’s …

Considering LED Lighting? Here’s What You Should Know

Commercial

October 2018 Edition:  Considering LED Lighting?  Here’s What You Should Know Lighting is a significant contributor to your electricity usage, even in the middle of the day. Most businesses have interior lights on during operating hours, contributing up to 30% of your energy load during a summer peak. While the most effective way to reduce …

Benefits of Natural Gas 101

Residential

As the cooler weather approaches, and winter preparation begins, many of us will start to consider our plan to balance energy efficiency and decreasing our energy spend, with how to keep the environment in mind while we crank up the thermostat.  One plausible part of the solution could be natural gas. What IS Natural Gas? …

Energy Storage: What is it and why is it important for my business?

Commercial

September 2018 Edition:  Energy Storage: What is it and why is it important for my business? Energy storage is many things to many different people.  For commercial and industrial companies, energy storage is a versatile tool that offers more control over energy costs. Specifically, battery energy storage systems (BESS) have the ability to target specific demand-based charges …