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Inside AEP Energy’s Small Business Forum

Small Business

Twice a year, all AEP Energy small business team members come together at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio to learn about new things that are happening in the energy industry, within AEP Energy and to participate in a few team-building activities.  In August, a variety of topics designed to help the team better serve AEP …

What to Do When a Supplier Approaches You About Your Energy

Small Business

There are many retail energy suppliers within deregulated states that are eager to supply your business’ energy. However, if you’re already signed with an energy supplier, like AEP Energy, it can be difficult to know what to do when another supplier approaches you with an offer for your business. Here are a few things to …

5 Myths About Energy Suppliers, Explained

Small Business

The power to choose an energy supplier is a great opportunity for small businesses. However, understanding the differences between energy supplier, utility and everything else in between can be challenging. We’re debunking a few common myths about energy suppliers to help you understand what exactly energy suppliers, like AEP Energy, do and how you can …

Capacity Costs – What Factors Make Up Your Total Cost?

Small Business

Many of our customers experience benefits by participating in AEP Energy programs that help them manage their capacity. In recent editions of Customer Insights, we’ve explained that passing through capacity charges can be beneficial to customers looking to lower overall capacity costs by paying the true cost for capacity minus risk premiums. When considering capacity …

Tips for Renewing Your Account

Small Business

When you enrolled with AEP Energy for your business’ energy supply, you selected a term length that works for your business – often 12, 24 or 36 months. Before that contract comes to an end, it’s important to begin considering renewing your account so you can continue to receive the benefits of working with AEP …

Prepare Your Business for Summer

Small Business

As temperatures begin to rise, it’s a great time to begin thinking about preparing your business for summer. Before blasting your air conditioning to beat the summer heat, consider the following tips as ways to improve energy efficiency for the warmer months. Seal cracks and openings to prevent summer air from leaking in. After running …

Factors That Affect Your Energy Rate

Small Business

Think of the stock market. There are many factors – good and bad – that impact the stock market, and it can be difficult to predict. Similarly, there are many things that affect the energy market and the rate you pay for your business’ energy, including: Supply and demand. Much like any product or service, …

Understanding the 2019 Energy Outlook

Small Business

Every year, the U.S. Energy Information Association (EIA) releases an annual Energy Outlook for the year ahead. This document provides an in-depth analysis of energy-related topics and projections of energy markets through 2050. There’s a lot of information to digest in this report, so we’ve highlighted the top five takeaways to help you understand what’s …

Who is AEP Energy?

Small Business

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 …