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On-Site Solar: Is it for you?

Commercial

May 2017 Edition: On-Site Solar: Is it for you? Are you considering on-site solar to reduce costs and secure energy prices for the future? AEP Energy Customer Insights provides an overview of solar systems, factors to consider, and steps to get you started. On-Site Solar: Is it for you? Commercial and industrial organizations are looking beyond …

Get to Know Field Sales

Residential

As an energy supplier, we find there is some confusion regarding suppliers and utilities. To help eliminate some of this confusion, we employ a field sales team that goes door to door, educating customers about energy choice. Our field sales advisors are educated by energy experts prior to knocking on your door. When they arrive …

Demand Cost Management

Cost Management

April 2017 Edition: Demand Cost Management – Did you know that demand-based cost components make up 20 to 40% of your total electricity cost? AEP Energy Customer Insights explores demand-based costs to help you make smart energy supply purchasing decisions. Demand Cost Management  Did you know that demand-based cost components make up twenty to forty percent of …

Get to Know AEP Energy

Residential

We want to make energy simple. To help with that we’ve created the series, Get to Know AEP Energy. In this series, we will introduce you to different parts of our business to educate you and keep you informed. In this edition of Get to Know AEP Energy, we talk with Frank Willson, Vice President, …

Understanding Energy-based vs. Demand-based Cost Components

Commercial

January/February 2017 Edition: Let’s review Demand-based vs. Energy-based cost components. Did you know spending a few minutes to better understand how energy purchasing works and the various components of energy supply costs can help your business reduce its energy spend significantly? Understanding Energy-based vs. Demand-based Cost Components Although choosing a reputable retail energy supplier is essential, …

Stay Safe this Halloween Season

Residential

Pumpkin Carving Halloween is a fun, and sometimes spooky, time of year. As the holiday approaches we thought it would be a good time to share some Halloween festivity safety tips. Work in a dry, clean, and well-lit area. It’s recommended to only use the tools provided in a carving kit when carving a pumpkin. …

Energy Awareness Month – Energy Savings at Home

Residential

October is Energy Awareness Month, but energy conscious habits can be applied all year long. Use power strips – When you plug multiple items into a power strip it becomes easier to manage their use. You can cut power to the electronics with the flip of a switch instead of manually unplugging each device. Keep …

Transmission Services: How Does This Affect You?

Commercial

September 2016 Edition: Transmission is one of the many electric service components affecting energy prices for consumers, contributing to roughly 8% of your overall energy costs and in some regions of the United States it has reached as high as 30%. Most alarming, transmission costs throughout the country have been doubling and in some cases tripling …

Save on Back-to-School Shopping

Residential

Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the bank! Try these tips and share your own with us on Facebook! Look for the best deal – There are many bloggers who take the guessing out of where you can find the best deal. PassionatePennyPincher.com created a cheat sheet for prices at Target, Walmart, Staples, Office Max, …