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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?

Transmission

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, …

MISO Staff Proposes Forward Auction Plan for Retail Electric Choice

Uncategorized

On July 20, 2016 MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.) proposed draft rules for changes to its planning reserves auction for retail competitive states. Once finalized, the proposal will be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval following several stakeholder meetings. The informal stakeholder meetings began last week where MISO unveiled its …

Setting Up Your Electricity and Natural Gas When You Move

Residential

When you move you probably have a lot on your mind. Making sure everything is packed, unpacked, and organized can be stressful. There are other things you have to remember to take care of as well, like making sure your electricity and natural gas service is activated at your new address. So if you happen …

Stay Safe in Warm Weather

Residential

Summer temperatures have reached their peak and it doesn’t look like they will be cooling down any time soon. We’ve created a list of important information and helpful tips to guide you through the summer heat. Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks. Watch for symptoms – The National …

What to Do During a Power Outage

Residential

Power outages can be frustrating and scary, but don’t hesitate. Contact your local utility immediately to report your outage. Remember, AEP Energy only supplies the generation portion of your bill. Your local utility is responsible for the delivery of the power and maintenance during outages. Outages are sometimes unexpected and often caused by weather conditions. …

What's The Difference Between An Index And Firm Energy Plan?

Commercial

July 2016 Edition: Selecting the right energy supply plan for your business may be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. While there are a variety of products to choose from, it’s important to understand how each one works so you select the one that is most aligned with your business goals. We’ll walk …