50 Years of Earth Day!

What started out as a 1960’s “teach-in” style protest where thousands of students and residents around the world sat down in the streets on April 22, 1970, Earth Day has transitioned into a global celebration focused on public awareness of cleaner and more environmentally responsible living. There are several ways our actions and choices can impact the environment. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers a list of clean choices people can make, from recycling and gardening to community-wide sustainable living programs. The EPA also offers a Greenhouse Gases Equivalencies Calculator that shows the impact of those efforts.

According to the EPA, here are a few ways you can reduce your carbon footprint:

• Update your home with energy-efficient products. There are a variety of energy efficient and connected home products that can help you manage your energy spend. AEP Energy offers a host of energy-efficient and connected-home products in AEP Energy Reward Store! Enroll in a traditional or renewable plan and earn Reward Dollars to redeem in our online marketplace.
  • AEP Energy Reward Store
  • Energy Star
  • WaterSense products
• Live sustainably with smart growth and green program! Using the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s carbon footprint calculator also allows you to monitor your carbon footprint.
  • Carbon Footprint Calculator
  • Green Programs
  • Smart Growth
• Choose renewable energy options for your home, business, and community.
  • Enroll in AEP Energy’s ECO-Advantage^SMrenewable plan for your home or AEP Energy’s Renewable Product Plan for your business.
  • RE-Powering
  • Community Solar
  • State Incentives
• Create less waste by recycling and reducing the things you dispose of. This helps reduce the size of landfills and the methane gas they produce. Make sure to check with your local recycling program to learn how to recycle properly!
  • Recycle paper, plastic, glass, batteries, used oil and tires
  • Compost food and yard waste products
  • Dispose of used electronics properly
• Enjoy the great outdoors! Instead of driving, walk or ride your bike when possible. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Take your pet for a walk, toss the frisbee with a friend or simply read a book and enjoy the sun!

Commit to Green!

If you’re interested in taking the next step in lessening your carbon footprint, learn more about our ECO-Advantage plan and how you can benefit. 

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