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Setting Up Your Electricity and Natural Gas When You Move

Residential

When you move you probably have a lot on your mind. Making sure everything is packed, unpacked, and organized can be stressful. There are other things you have to remember to take care of as well, like making sure your electricity and natural gas service is activated at your new address. So if you happen …

Stay Safe in Warm Weather

Residential

Summer temperatures have reached their peak and it doesn’t look like they will be cooling down any time soon. We’ve created a list of important information and helpful tips to guide you through the summer heat. Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks. Watch for symptoms – The National …

What to Do During a Power Outage

Residential

Power outages can be frustrating and scary, but don’t hesitate. Contact your local utility immediately to report your outage. Remember, AEP Energy only supplies the generation portion of your bill. Your local utility is responsible for the delivery of the power and maintenance during outages. Outages are sometimes unexpected and often caused by weather conditions. …

Shopping for Natural Gas Made Easy

Residential

When you shop, do you take time to compare prices between different brands or stores? If you’re already comparing the price of your new shoes or researching which store has the best deal on milk, why not compare natural gas supply prices? Public Utility Commission sites like Energy Choice Ohio make comparing rates easy. You …

Summer Energy Savings

Residential

As the seasons change, so can your utility bills. Chances are you’ll be using more energy to keep your home cool this summer. Air conditioners, window units, and fans can keep you cool, but how can you keep your utility bills from heating up? Take advantage of your blinds: Lower your blinds and pull your …

AEP Ohio and First Energy Seek PUCO Approval on Revised Power Purchase Agreements

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On April 27th, after Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unanimously rejected Public Utility Commission Ohio’s (PUCO’s) March 31, 2016 approvals of AEP and First Energy’s Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) both utilities filed modified proposals. FERC rejected the PPAs on anti-competitive affiliate contracting waiver grounds under the Edgar/Allegheny standards.  The PPA contracts would have allowed the unregulated …

Supreme Court unanimously sides with Talen in electric generation case

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On April 19, 2016 the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) authority by finding the Maryland regulators overstepped their authority when they approved a contract that included financial subsidies to encourage construction of a new power plant in their state. The lower courts had sided with rival power suppliers who said …

PUCO Approves AEP Ohio and First Energy PPA Stipulations

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On March 31, 2016 the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) separately approved AEP Ohio and First Energy’s Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs) (14-1693-EL-RDR and 14-1297-EL-SSO) allowing the two utilities to enter into an eight-year power purchase agreement (ending May 31, 2024) to support their select utility affiliate generation units.  The products procured through the PPAs …

Make Every Day Earth Day

Residential

Earth Day comes once a year, but you can make every day Earth Day when you make going green part of your daily routine. Community Service: Get involved in the community! Clean up a local stream or park to help keep your community and the environment clean and beautiful. You can also get involved with …