AEP News & Information

Below are the most recent news releases across our service territory.

AEP Ohio

• 1/9/2020
  UTILITY POLE UPGRADES TO IMPACT MARIETTA FOR SIX WEEKS
  As part of continuous improvements to the electrical system, AEP Ohio will replace and add utility poles, intermittently impacting traffic patterns for six weeks on a Marietta road and intersection.
• 1/3/2020
  AEP OHIO SCHEDULES OPEN HOUSE TO DISCUSS ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS IN AUGLAIZE COUNTY
  The Wapakoneta Area Improvements Project involves building approximately 15 miles of power line, two new electrical substations and upgrading an existing substation.

AEP Texas

• 1/7/2020
  AEP Texas reminds consumers about new round of scam attempts; don't be a victim
  (January 8, 2020) -- AEP Texas has learned that new round of utility scams have begun along with the new year. 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.
• 11/21/2019
  AEP Texas and Oncor Electric Delivery receive approval
  for PUCT joint application for AEP Texas acquisition
  of Hidalgo County distribution assets and service territory
  
  AEP Texas and Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) have received approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on November 14, 2019 for its Sale, Transfer or Merger (STM) joint application filed with the PUCT seeking approval of the sale to AEP Texas of Oncor's distribution assets in the southern most part of Oncor's service territory in the Rio Grande Valley.
  The proposed transaction between AEP Texas and Oncor closed on November 21, 2019, and the transition of Oncor's customers to AEP Texas is planned to begin on December 3, 2019. The completion of the customer transition currently is planned for the billing cycle beginning on December 20, 2019.
  
  

Appalachian Power

• 1/23/2020
  Appalachian Power issues new request for solar projects to be built in Virginia
  Appalachian Power has issued a second Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to 200 megawatts of solar energy resources that will reduce customer costs and further diversify its electric generation mix.
• 1/21/2020
  Smith Mountain Project property owners should be aware of dredging deadline
  The four-month ban on dredging within Smith Mountain Project lake boundaries begins next month. Dredging by property owners at Smith Mountain and Leesville lakes is typically done to remove sediment and debris from the bottom of the lake to increase water depth. To protect fish habitat during spawning season, dredging within the lakes' boundaries is prohibited yearly between Feb. 15 and June 15.
  

Indiana Michigan Power

• 1/24/2020
  'Oldest Fridge' Dates to 1937
  Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is accustomed to collecting old refrigerators as part of its Appliance Recycling Program that benefits both customers and the environment. Last fall, a number of customers put "old" into perspective.
• 1/23/2020
  Michigan Public Service Commission Approves I&M Rate Agreement
  The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on Thursday approved a settlement agreement that establishes new rates in support of Indiana Michigan Power's Michigan Plan, originally submitted last June.

Kentucky Power

• 1/23/2020
  Kentucky Power named one of Kentucky's Best Places to Work
  Kentucky Power on Thursday was named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 2020. Kentucky Power, based in Ashland, is among 31 businesses in the large category to receive the honor in the 16th annual list.
• 1/20/2020
  Red Cross and Kentucky Power install free smoke alarms on Martin Luther King Day of Service
  Kentucky Power joined the American Red Cross Eastern Kentucky Chapter and three volunteer fire departments on Martin Luther King Day of Service to provide free smoke detectors to those in need in Letcher County.

Southwestern Electric Power Company

• 1/24/2020
  SWEPCO, Other Arkansas Parties Reach Agreement in Wind Power Proposal
  Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has reached a settlement agreement with the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) General Staff, the Office of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Walmart, Inc. regarding SWEPCO's proposal to add 810 megawatts (MW) of wind energy.
• 1/9/2020
  SWEPCO to Seek Regulatory Approval to Retire Dolet Hills Power Plant by End of 2026
  
  As part of a settlement agreement in the recently concluded Arkansas rate review, Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has agreed to seek regulatory approval to retire the Dolet Hills Power Plant by the end of 2026.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

• 1/6/2020
  The Safety Circus, Louie the Lightning Bug Coming to a School Near You
  Step right up, folks! It's the one and only, ultimate safety extravaganza and it's coming soon to an elementary school near you!
• 12/17/2019
  PSO Named Utility Customer Champion
  Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is pleased to announce it has been named a Utility Customer Champion in the 2019 Cogent Syndicated Utility Trusted Brand * Customer EngagementTM:Residential study from Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm.