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Zero Emissions Day

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September 21st is Zero Emissions Day (ZeDay). ZeDay was created to “give the planet one day off a year.” The ZeDay movement is extremely important when it comes to raising awareness for the enormous amount of fossil fuels our planet uses on a day-to-day basis. This specific day was chosen because the day and nights …

Hidden Energy Usage of Household Appliances

Residential

Have you ever considered the amount of energy  your appliances may be consuming while not in use? According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in the average American home, roughly 40 devices and appliances are always drawing power, even if they are considered to be “off.” These products eventually add up and could be one reason …

Summer Energy Saving Tips

Residential

We all know it can seem difficult to save energy in our homes during the summer months because the long, hot days mean our air conditioners are running longer and sometimes harder, racking up the energy bills. No need to worry! We’ve researched the top ways to optimize energy savings for your home. Utilize your …

Get to Know Field Sales

Residential

As an energy supplier, we find there is some confusion regarding suppliers and utilities. To help eliminate some of this confusion, we employ a field sales team that goes door to door, educating customers about energy choice. Our field sales advisors are educated by energy experts prior to knocking on your door. When they arrive …

Get to Know AEP Energy

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We want to make energy simple. To help with that we’ve created the series, Get to Know AEP Energy. In this series, we will introduce you to different parts of our business to educate you and keep you informed. In this edition of Get to Know AEP Energy, we talk with Frank Willson, Vice President, …

Stay Safe this Halloween Season

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Pumpkin Carving Halloween is a fun, and sometimes spooky, time of year. As the holiday approaches we thought it would be a good time to share some Halloween festivity safety tips. Work in a dry, clean, and well-lit area. It’s recommended to only use the tools provided in a carving kit when carving a pumpkin. …

Energy Awareness Month – Energy Savings at Home

Residential

October is Energy Awareness Month, but energy conscious habits can be applied all year long. Use power strips – When you plug multiple items into a power strip it becomes easier to manage their use. You can cut power to the electronics with the flip of a switch instead of manually unplugging each device. Keep …

Save on Back-to-School Shopping

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Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the bank! Try these tips and share your own with us on Facebook! Look for the best deal – There are many bloggers who take the guessing out of where you can find the best deal. PassionatePennyPincher.com created a cheat sheet for prices at Target, Walmart, Staples, Office Max, …

MISO Staff Proposes Forward Auction Plan for Retail Electric Choice

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On July 20, 2016 MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.) proposed draft rules for changes to its planning reserves auction for retail competitive states. Once finalized, the proposal will be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval following several stakeholder meetings. The informal stakeholder meetings began last week where MISO unveiled its …