The Ohio State University and AEP Energy have partnered to bring good energy to Buckeye Nation! We’re providing an opportunity for you to go green by enrolling in a 100% renewable energy plan for your home with AEP Energy.
Does everything seem more unpredictable these days, especially when it comes to your electricity bills? It’s easy to take control of your energy costs and protect your budget from higher bills. As prices continue to stay high, you can choose AEP Energy, a retail energy supply provider, to lock in a low fixed rate for your electricity supply. Say goodbye to uncertainty and say hello to stability for your bills.
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Be sure to have your recent bill and/or account information handy. You will need this to enroll. If you are a current AEP Energy customer and would like to enroll in this 100% renewable energy plan, please call us at 1-866-258-3782.
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Choose a renewable energy plan from AEP Energy and do good for the planet. Plus, with our plans, you’ll start earning Reward Dollars each month to redeem in AEP Energy Reward Store for energy efficient products just for being a customer. In fact, you’ll earn 40% more Reward Dollars each month through this unique partnership when you enroll using the utility logo links. See how easy it is to save while upgrading your home with energy-efficient products. It’s a win-win for your home and the environment!
Renewable Energy Support
Match 100% of your energy use with national Green-e Energy certified wind Renewable Energy Certificates.
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Feel good knowing that your plan can help out the planet.
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Many of us have plenty of things on our plate. Between work life and home life, who has time to research a retail energy supply provider? With several local utilities recently announcing rate increases, it should be at the top of your to-do list, especially if you are a customer in your local utility’s electric choice program. Read more…
If you live in a state that offers electric choice, you are most likely able to choose from a host of electricity supply providers to help you reduce your monthly electric bill. However, many don’t understand how a supplier can offer lower electricity supply prices than the local utility. We asked the energy experts at AEP Energy to help explain the concept in a way that’s easy to understand. Read more…
Did you know that energy choice offers a variety of benefits and options, including renewable energy? If you live in a deregulated state, you can select a supplier, like AEP Energy, that offers a renewable energy plan. Oftentimes, renewable energy plans are backed with Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These RECs are an easy option for homeowners to go green. But what exactly is a REC and how do they work? Read more…
We’re committed to helping you better understand your energy choices. Click the links below to learn how you can make confident decisions that support your household.
When you shop for a renewable energy supplier, there are a few things to think about. Here is a brief list of key items to consider.
Renewable energy, or “green” energy, comes from natural sources that are infinite and constantly replenished, like sunlight and wind.
Suppliers, like AEP Energy, buy energy from producers so customers have access to more options. They work with local utilities to deliver that energy to your home.
It does, and the Environmental Protection Agency has developed a calculator that helps you see how.
The factors that affect pricing for green energy include product type, amount purchased, supply and demand, enrollment term and more.
If you live in a deregulated state, RECs make it possible to enroll in a renewable energy supply even if your local utility doesn’t offer green energy. AEP Energy offers a number of products and plans.
Enrolling is fast and easy.
AEP Energy not only offers protected rates and loyalty rewards. We also provide hassle-free signup. You can do it online in just a few short minutes.
Choose the plan that’s right for you based on price, duration and renewable energy options.
Sign up online or over the phone by providing a few pieces of information.
Once you’re approved, we do all the work to switch you, and we notify you of your approximate start date.
Nothing changes about your electricity delivery and you still get the same bill from your local utility.
Be sure to have your recent bill and/or account information handy. You will need this to enroll. If you are a current AEP Energy customer and would like to enroll in this 100% renewable energy plan, please call us at 1-866-258-3782.
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Why do Ohioans choose AEP Energy?
AEP Energy is an electricity provider that serves hundreds of thousands of customers in Ohio. Read what some of our customers have to say about their experience.
Did you know that energy choice offers a variety of benefits and options, including renewable energy? If you live in a deregulated state, you can select a supplier, like AEP Energy, that offers a renewable energy plan. Oftentimes, renewable energy plans are backed with Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These RECs are an easy option for homeowners to go green. But what exactly is a REC and how do they work?
What Is a REC?
Renewable Energy Certificates represent the property rights to the environmental attributes of renewable electricity generation. RECs are issued when electricity is generated from a renewable source and delivered to the grid. For example, for each MWh of electricity produced by a renewable energy project, such as a wind or solar farm, they are credited with one REC that can be purchased by utilities and suppliers.
AEP Energy purchases RECs that match your energy supply to 100% renewable sources when you select our ECO-Advantage® plan. RECs make it possible for you to support the generation of electricity from renewable sources even if you don’t live near or have access to them. Check out our infographic to learn more about how RECs work.
What’s Included in a REC?
To ensure renewable energy is added to the grid, RECs include a tracking mechanism that audit and identify what renewable sources were purchased and where they come from. RECs account for, track and assign ownership to the renewable electricity generation and use, serving as proof that renewable energy sources were used in the generation of electricity.
Each REC includes several pieces of information including the certificate data and type, certificate ID number, renewable fuel type, renewable facility location, project name and build date, utility to which project is interconnected, emissions rate of the renewable resource and more.
How Can I Buy RECs?
AEP Energy’s ECO-Advantage® plan offers a variety of term lengths that match 100% of your electricity usage with national Green-e®1 certified wind RECs. Enrolling is easy! Simply enter your zip code here to see AEP Energy’s complete list of price plans available for you. With AEP Energy, you have the freedom to choose environmentally-friendly green energy for your home.
1For information on Green-e Energy, write to Green-e Energy, 1012 Torney Ave., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94129, or visit www.green-e.org.
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ECO-Advantage is Green-e Energy certified and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at www.green-e.org.
If you live in a state that offers electric choice, you are most likely able to choose from a host of electricity supply providers to help you reduce your monthly electric bill. However, many don’t understand how a supplier can offer lower electricity supply prices than the local utility. We asked the energy experts at AEP Energy to help explain the concept in a way that’s easy to understand.
Electricity, as well as most other commodities, is capable of being bought, sold and traded on the open market. In a competitive market (a.k.a. electric choice), participating electricity supply providers closely monitor electricity prices, minute by minute, and purchase electricity for their customers based on current market prices. Suppliers then sell this power to consumers like us to help save money on the generation and transmission (where applicable) service portions of our local utility bill. Not all states can participate though. To see if you are eligible, click here and enter your zip code to verify.
On the flip side, your local utility is regulated by the state’s Public Utilities Commission, which dictates specific rules and regulations that must be followed, including those that prevent utilities from actively participating in the open market. These rules are in place to avoid the monopolization of the market since the utility is typically the largest purchaser in the area.
New Options Provide Peace of Mind
The local utility’s supply charges may fluctuate based on seasonality, utility fuel, and other costs and are ultimately set by the state’s regulatory entity. Since electricity supply providers purchase electricity differently, they can offer customers a variety of different pricing options, like a “fixed” price per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Some customers find this type of price attractive since it brings peace of mind knowing that their electricity supply price is stable and predictable.
In summary, electric choice allows consumers to shop for electricity and find the best deal since electricity supply providers offer prices that more closely reflect current market conditions. Get started today with AEP Energy – a trusted name in the energy industry. We’re here to protect your bills from rising energy rates and enrollment only takes a few minutes. Click to learn more or enroll.
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If you live in a state that offers energy choice, you have the option to purchase natural gas and electricity supply services from a retail energy supplier. Energy choice offers many benefits for residents and small businesses such as the ability to shop and compare energy prices, as well as choosing from a variety of plan types and term options.
Learn more about energy choice and how you can get the most out of it. In this blog, we’ll explain the difference between a retail energy supplier and a local utility, who provides your services, what they do and your options within the retail energy market.
The local electric utility owns the powerlines that bring electricity into your home or business. They are responsible for maintaining those lines and repairing them during power outages and emergencies. The local gas utility owns and maintains the systems that deliver natural gas to your home or business. Both the local electric and gas utilities read your meters to see how much energy you consume each cycle and will continue to send your bill. You should contact the applicable local utility if:
• You have questions about billing, your meter or the meter reading.
• You would like to request maintenance services.
• You experience an outage or there is an emergency, such as a downed tree on the power lines or a gas leak.
Retail energy suppliers closely monitor energy prices and purchase energy based on current market prices. Since retail energy suppliers purchase and sell energy at different prices than the local utility, they can offer competitive rates and customized choices such as different terms and products. A retail energy supplier can help you if:
• You would like to learn about the best products for your home or business based on your energy usage, goals, or preferences.
• You would like to enroll on a new plan, renew, cancel, or change your current plan.
Choosing a retail energy supplier, like AEP Energy, gives you control over your energy supply costs. Your local utility doesn’t go away – they’ll still deliver electricity to your home or business, maintain power lines, handle outages, and read your meter.
AEP Energy, as your supplier, manages your energy supply at the agreed-upon rate and provides customer support for your plan. You’ll continue to receive one bill from your utility, which includes both delivery charges (set by the utility) and supply charges (based on your chosen plan with AEP Energy). There’s no interruption in service and no equipment changes – just a seamless process that gives you more control over your energy costs while keeping the same reliable delivery you’re used to.
When you select an energy supplier, you’re taking an active role in managing your energy costs and supporting the energy solutions that matter most to you. AEP Energy offers a variety electric and natural gas (Ohio only) options for your home or business – you can explore them here or by contacting us at 1-866-258-3782.
