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Renewable Energy Buying Trends: Virtual Power Purchase Agreements

Renewable Energy

Across the country and across all sectors of the economy, more and more organizations are joining the renewable energy movement. As we discussed in last month’s Customer Insights, there are many avenues to accessing renewable energy. In this edition we explore virtual power purchase agreements (vPPAs), which are scalable structures that unlock many possibilities for …

Control Your Energy Spend During the Holidays

Residential

The holiday season is upon us. Temperatures are going down and holiday decorations and lights are going up. But the extra twinkling doesn’t mean your energy spend has to go up, too! We have some tips to help you control your energy spend and save money this season. Use efficient lights – Light emitting diode …

Energy Changes Coming in 2021 and How Your Business Can Prepare

Small Business

2020 has been an unpredictable and challenging year for many small businesses, and it’s hard to tell what the future holds. As your trusted energy supplier, we want to let you know what you can expect in the energy market in 2021, how it impacts your business and how to prepare. What Do I Need …

The Renewable Energy Landscape

Commercial

We are currently experiencing a period of dramatic growth in renewable energy. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that from 2019 to 2021 the share of total U.S. electricity coming from renewable energy will grow from 17% to 22%. The biggest reason for the surge in renewable development is cost (see our recent Customer …

More Than Just an Energy Supplier

Residential

At AEP Energy, we strive to do the right thing every time for our customers, each other and our future. Being transparent, innovative and ethical are all important avenues towards reaching such a lofty goal. In this blog, we’ll explain what is important to us as a company, and what makes us stand out in …

PJM’s Capacity Market: What Is MOPR?

Commercial

If you’re an energy buyer for a facility located in PJM, you’ve likely heard the term “MOPR” a time or two. In this edition of Customer Insights we’ll explain the meaning of MOPR and how PJM’s pending capacity market could impact your business. First, let’s begin with a brief history. In June 2018, the Federal …

Questions to Ask When Considering Changing Energy Suppliers

Small Business

Shopping for your business’ energy supply can be overwhelming. There are many energy suppliers that offer prices that can seem too good to be true, and oftentimes they are. Read our blog for a few questions to consider if you are thinking of switching to another supplier. Is it a variable rate? One of the …

Combined Heat and Power: What It Is and How Your Organization Could Benefit

Commercial

Today, businesses are looking for ways to reduce energy usage and utilize technology to produce energy in a sustainable manner. In this edition of Customer Insights, we’ll explore combined heat and power (CHP). Our subject matter expert, Juan Alvarez, Business Development Director for AEP OnSite Partners, will explain this concept, how this process works and …

Prepare Now to Protect Against Natural Gas Price Spikes in Winter

Small Business

In the midst of warm temperatures and sunshine, now might not seem like the right time to think about keeping your business warm during the winter. However, preparing now could help you avoid seasonal price increases on your energy bill that can come with colder temperatures. If your business is located in Ohio, you can …