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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 …

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 …

Understanding Your Energy Bill

Small Business

When it comes to your energy bill, it’s often easiest to look at the total amount due and write a check. However, when it comes to something as crucial at your energy, it’s important to understand exactly what you’re getting when you pay that bill each month. Key terms you might find on your energy …

Winter is Coming! Here’s How to Keep Your Business Warm

Small Business

Along with holidays, snow days and hot cocoa, winter brings colder temperatures which can impact your business. If you’re not on a fixed rate electricity or natural gas plan, cold temperatures can increase your energy rate. Regardless, making sure your business is energy efficient keeps customers and employees warm, and avoid hazards like frozen pipes. …

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? …

Shop Smarter for Your Business’ Natural Gas

Small Business

This blog is relevant for Ohio business owners.   Whether heating your building, firing up industrial stoves or operating heavy machinery, natural gas is used to power important parts of your business. Most businesses allow the utility to provide their business’ natural gas and are unaware that they can partner with a retail energy supplier, …

October Is Energy Awareness Month

Residential

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 …

10 Energy Efficiency Tips for your Business

Small Business

If you’re reading this, your business has already made the first step towards energy efficiency by exploring AEP Energy’s electricity and natural gas price plans. Selecting an energy supplier to protect your business from variable rates is smart, but it’s only the beginning! We recommend business owners strive for energy efficiency beyond enrollment. Below are …