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Who is AEP Energy

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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?

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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 …

Benefits of Natural Gas 101

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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? …

October Is Energy Awareness Month

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Welcome Autumn! October brings with it many things.  Fall leaves, football games, sweater weather, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING, Halloween, and the most important of all: National Energy Awareness Month.  As the temperatures begin to drop and the thermostats are turned up, it’s the perfect time to think about becoming energy efficient. Energy Awareness Month was first …

Zero Emissions Day

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Zero Emissions Day, or ZeDay, was created to “give the planet one day off a year.” The ZeDay movement’s intent is to raise awareness for the enormous amount of fossil fuels our planet uses on a day-to-day basis.  September 21st was chosen for it because the day and nights are equal, with equal light in …

Get Charged About Going Green With Easy Connect Plan!

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Thinking about going green with an electric vehicle, or perhaps you already have one?  AEP Energy is pleased to introduce, for residents served by the utility AEP Ohio, our Easy Connect PlanSM offering ECO-Advantage®, our secure renewable plan for your home’s electricity supply and a Siemens VersiChargeTM Electric Vehicle Changing Station for your home. WHY …

What To Do During A Power Outage

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THE POWER IS OUT.  NOW WHAT? Power outages.  They are one of the biggest frustrations of this fast-paced technological era.  We are dependent upon electricity for almost every aspect of our daily lives and when its flow is unexpectedly interrupted, most of us are less than happy about it.  A little planning and preparation can …

The Growing “Green Movement”

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…WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN I BUY RENEWABLE ENERGY? In this age of environmental consciousness, more people are choosing to purchase “green” or renewable power.  And with the increase in renewable energy demand comes a change in the electricity industry.  According to the U.S. Department of Energy, at least half of all consumers have the option …

Time To Get Your Grilling On…

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One of the best ways to celebrate summer is enjoying a great barbecue.  Before you fire up the grill, take a moment to follow these tips for a safe and fun cookout.   FOOD PREP MATTERS Be sure to keep your meat, seafood, and poultry separated from each other and from other foods to avoid …