Below are the most recent news releases across our service territory.
AEP Ohio
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3/31/2020
In the wake of COVID-19, customers need to be prepared for an uptick in scam attempts. This is a particularly vulnerable time for many people including senior citizens, low-income residents and understaffed small businesses.
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3/27/2020
GAHANNA, Ohio, March 27, 2020 – The AEP Ohio Fund of the Columbus Foundation will donate $180,000 in emergency funds to help address the hardships faced by customers and communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
AEP Texas
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3/10/2020
AEP Texas has learned that scam attempts are continuing to occur throughout its service territory. Unfortunately, some of these attempts have been successful. The latest attempts have occurred in the Alice, Falfurrias and parts of the Rio Grande Valley.
Persons claiming to be AEP Texas employees are contacting businesses and residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. AEP Texas is not making these calls. Don’t be a victim.
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2/26/2020
The AEP Foundation has provided a $50,000 grant to support the robotics program at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The grant will help perpetually fund annual expenses related to the design, programming and ultimate build out of two award-winning engineering projects.
Appalachian Power
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3/31/2020
As required by Virginia law, Appalachian Power today presented the State Corporation Commission (SCC) with its first triennial rate case. If approved, the request would raise rates for its Virginia customers an average of 5 percent.
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3/23/2020
The American Electric Power Foundation is donating $288,000 to agencies providing COVID-19 relief efforts across Appalachian Power’s three-state service area. The gift is part of an overall $1.5 million coronavirus relief donation from the AEP Foundation.
Indiana Michigan Power
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3/31/2020
I&M does not anticipate any interruptions in our service related to the coronavirus. I&M’s No. 1 focus is on the health and safety of our customers and employees as our teams continue to work to keep the lights on 24/7.
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3/30/2020
Scams are not unique to I&M, nor have they gone away with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scams have been reported across the U.S. targeting various utility customers and companies, and some scam calls have recently been reported to I&M.
Kentucky Power
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3/24/2020
The American Electric Power Foundation is donating $60,000 to agencies providing COVID-19 relief efforts in Kentucky Power’s service area. The gift is part of an overall $1.5 million coronavirus relief donation from the AEP Foundation.
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3/16/2020
Kentucky Power is postponing Power Up the Pantry in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The community event scheduled for April 3 will take place later this year. A new date has not been scheduled.
Southwestern Electric Power Company
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4/3/2020
Consistent with orders from the Governors in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, SWEPCO has received approval in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas for essential employees and contractors to be able to continue to perform critical job functions to keep the lights on. Also, national and local resources are available to help businesses navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
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3/31/2020
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) has been named a 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award winner for one of the company’s energy efficiency programs in Arkansas.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
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4/7/2020
On behalf of the American Electric Power Foundation, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) today is announcing a $2,500 grant to KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc. to respond to increased needs related to the COVID-19 crisis.
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4/3/2020
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has named Arlinda Darst as the company’s new external affairs manager for southeast Oklahoma.