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Why Choose Natural Gas?

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If you live in a deregulated state, you can choose your natural gas supplier! But why choose natural gas? What are the benefits of natural gas? One benefit of natural gas is its impact on the environment. It can be derived from renewable resources and the use of it promotes the reduction of smog, acid …

Zero Emissions Day – Reducing My Carbon Footprint

Residential

On September 21st, 2008, the environmental challenge known as Zero Emissions Day, or “ZeDay”, began. This world-wide movement aims to encourage the use of renewable energy sources and to “give the planet a day off” from emissions. Simple ways to participate: Ride your bike or walk instead of driving, but if you must, consider carpooling …

You Can Choose Solar!

Residential

If you live in a deregulated state, you have energy choice, and the power to choose a supplier with energy options that fit the needs of your home or business. AEP Energy believes every customer should be able to benefit from renewable energy sources, including solar. Customer choice is important, and we want to make …

Energy Choice – A Timeline

Residential

You’ve heard the terms “energy choice” and “deregulation”, but did you realize their long and interesting history go all the way back to the Great Depression?  Let’s take a look at the timeline of energy choice! 1929 – The Wall Street Crash During the Great Depression, at the time of the stock market crash, many …

Tips for Energy Efficiency at Home

Residential

It’s summertime and before you know it fall will be upon us. Whether the temperatures rise or fall, you can control your energy spend by being energy efficient at home. Here are four key tips that show you how: 1) Assess your home – find out how energy efficient your home actually is by either …

Keeping Your Energy Bills Low This Summer

Residential

It may be summertime, but just because the temperature is rising doesn’t mean your energy bills have to as well. This blog outlines a few easy steps that can help you control your energy spend during the warmer months. Home energy audit – a simple first step in controlling your energy spend is to find …

What To Do Before You Move

Residential

If you’re relocating or building a new home, there are many things to take into consideration when planning your move. Aside from the heavy lifting of an actual physical move, all the tedious details can be exhausting. However, a little preparation when it comes to your new home’s energy can save you a lot of …

Preparing for Moving Season

Residential

If you’re moving, let us help you keep a good thing going! It’s that time of year, again. Spring is turning into summer and for many people, it’s moving season. Relocating to a new home can be frustrating with many tedious details mixed in amongst the larger and more obvious physical tasks. If you happen …

Electrical Safety in the Home

Residential

Whether you rent or own your home, Electrical Safety Month (May) is a great time to practice electrical safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), there are an estimated 47,000 residential fires caused by an electrical failure or malfunction, resulting in approximately 400 deaths and 1,500 injuries, totaling more than $1.4 billion in …