Moving Made Simple

Summer has arrived and with it comes “moving season”.  The sun is shining, outdoor projects are underway, and the real estate market is in full swing ripe for business. If you happen to be relocating to a territory that AEP Energy serves, we can make your transition a little easier by helping to ensure your energy supply is ready when you move into your new home.

Moving can be overwhelming and there are many tasks required to get your new home up and running. Here are a few tips that might help:

• Make a list:  Consider each task you need to complete and jot it down.  TheMovingBlog.com has a great checklist to help guide you through your move.
• Set a timeline: Establish a timeline for your move, breaking down tasks week by week to ensure you stay on track.
• Budget your move: Calculate your moving expenses, including packing supplies, moving services, transportation, and other cost.
• Gather packing supplies in advance: Start collecting boxes early. Friends and family can be a big help if they know you need them, so remember to ask!
• Sort and purge: Go through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard.
• Start packing:  The job of packing can become daunting once you really get into it, so start early. Again, it is also a great time to purge, donate or sell things you no longer want, use, or wear.
• Change your address:  Visit the U.S. Postal Service at moversguide.usps.com to change your address. Don’t forget to notify other service providers of your new address, including your bank, mobile carrier, brokerage firm, employer’s human resources department, health care providers, insurance companies and credit card companies. Start this process by writing them all down on your task list.
• Transfer Utilities:  Don’t forget to set up new services such as your water and electricity. Be sure to notify the providers you currently use, and those you will be needing at your new home.
• Update your records: Update your address on your driver’s license, voter registration, and any other official documents.

It is possible that in the midst of packing all the belongings, you physically can see, to overlook the things you don’t see, like your energy supply. If you live in a deregulated state, you can choose an energy supplier for your electricity and natural gas, which allows you to pick an energy supply provider, like AEP Energy, who offers a term, rate, and reliability that fits your needs.  To find out if your new home is in an area that AEP Energy serves, you can check your zip code here.

If you are currently an AEP Energy customer or would like to be, you can contact us by calling  a Customer Care Advocate toll free at 1-866-258-3782, Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 7:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am – 1:00pm, Eastern Time, to notify us of your move so we can assist you in selecting a price plan that’s right for you for a smooth and easy transition.

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