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How Does Wind Power Work?

Residential

Wind is a form of solar energy which is caused by the uneven heating of the earth’s atmosphere combined with irregularities on the earth’s surface and its rotation.  When the wind blows, wind turbines work like a reverse fan.  Instead of electricity turning the blades to create wind, the wind turns the blades, spinning a …

What is Solar Energy?

Residential

As we transition from spring into summer in this era of renewable energy, the exuberant warmth of the sun brings with it many benefits, including solar energy.  Sunlight is the most abundant energy resource on earth, and it has been used by humans for thousands of years for staying warm and drying foods to preserve …

May: National Electrical Safety Month!

Residential

Each year, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) dedicates the month of May to promoting electrical safety.  According to the ESFI, an estimated 47,000 residential fires are caused by an electrical failure or malfunction, resulting in approximately 400 deaths and 1,500 injuries totaling more than $1.4 billion in property damage. Whether you rent or own …

Go Green in April!

Residential

April is the month when we celebrate Earth Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to consider the actions you can take for environmentally responsible and greener living.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency offers a broad list of ways to impact the environment making cleaner choices from individuals recycling and gardening, to entire communities implementing …

Take Us With You When You Move!

Residential

Spring has arrived and with it comes “moving season”.  The sun is starting to shine, outdoor projects are in full swing, and the real estate market is ripe for business.  If you happen to be relocating to a territory AEP Energy services, we can make your transition a little easier by helping to ensure your …

Renewable Energy Is A Choice!

Residential

So, you’re environmentally conscious and interested in renewable energy, but not sure if it’s available to you?  Good news!  If you live in a deregulated state, even if your local utility doesn’t offer green energy, Renewable Energy Credits, or RECs, make it possible for you to choose to enroll in a renewable energy supply.  AEP …

Smarter Grids. Smarter Homes.

Residential

Today’s Grid Versus Tomorrow’s Smart Grid The engineering marvel that is today’s electricity grid was built in the 1890’s.  The grid, essentially, is a complex system consisting of over 9,200 electric generating units, greater than 300,000 miles of transmission lines, substations, and transformers, delivering more than 1,000,000 megawatts of electricity from power plants to homes …

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 …