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Maryland Commission Strengthens Consumer Protection Rules

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On February 10, 2016, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved final retail market consumer protection rules (Docket RM54) for competitive electric and gas suppliers. These rules are expected to be published on March 4, 2016 and will become effective ten days later. The new rules implemented include operational changes, as well as many additional …

Demand Response FERC Order 745 Here To Stay

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The United States Supreme Court ruled in January, 2016 that the Federal Power Act (FPA) authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to regulate wholesale market operators’ compensation of demand response participants. It also upheld FERC’s 2011 Demand Response Order 745 which states that demand response providers must be reimbursed at the same price paid …

Use Energy Supply Rate Comparison Websites to Save

Residential

If you live in a deregulated state, you have the ability to shop and compare electricity supply prices and select a supplier. Websites like Energy Choice Ohio and PA Power Switch make comparing energy supply rates easy. How does it work? You have the ability to compare electric and/or gas rates as it applies to your …

Energy Supplier vs. Utility: What’s the difference?

Residential

What’s electric choice? Most residents and businesses in deregulated states have the ability to shop and compare electricity supply prices before selecting a supplier. Customers in the states listed below can purchase electric supply services from an energy supplier such as AEP Energy. When you choose a plan with AEP Energy you’re choosing the cost …

AEP Energy Introduces the Comfort Connect Plan

Residential

AEP Energy is proud to bring residents within AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas service territories the Comfort Connect PlanSM. The Comfort Connect Plan allows you to select an electric and/or natural gas supply plan at a competitive price from AEP Energy, while also receiving a free Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat. Once you have successfully enrolled …

A New Year to Share Positive Energy

Residential

Many people view the start of a new year as a chance for new beginnings. A fresh start in 2016 can mean different things to each person. To us, 2016 means a chance to share positive energy with you all year long. We plan on sharing inspirational quotes, energy tips, and initiatives towards a happier and …

AEP Energy to Build Solar Energy Center For Clyde, Ohio

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2015 – AEP Energy, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, has partnered with the City of Clyde, Ohio, to design, build, own and operate a 3.6-megawatt solar energy array. The City of Clyde will purchase all the electricity generated by the solar panels to help meet the energy needs of the …

How AEP Ohio's New Billing Change Affects You

Residential

If AEP Ohio is your electric utility and you are enrolled with a Competitive Retail Electricity Supplier (CRES) other than AEP Energy for your electricity supply charges, you may want to take a closer look at your AEP Ohio July 2015 bill. Pursuant to a recent decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (“PUCO” …