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7 Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

Residential

The weather is breaking and warmer days are approaching. You may be anxious to get outdoors and get your hands dirty or remove the winter blues from your home. Here are 7 ways to help clean up and maintain your living space indoors and outdoors. Outdoors: Give your lawn mower a thorough tune up. Change …

Go Green to Help Protect Energy Costs and the Environment

Residential

More and more people are going green in their everyday lives. American families are saving more than $62 billion a year just by using more energy efficient appliances and other household equipment1. With green living becoming more prevalent, it’s important to know you have an opportunity to expand your green living into your home and …

PUCO’s “fixed-means-fixed” Order

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On November 18, 2015, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued its Finding and Order in Case No. 14-568-EL-COI, which held that Competitive Retail Electric Service (CRES) providers cannot include pass-through clauses in contracts labeled as “fixed-rate.” This case was triggered by FirstEnergy Solutions’ attempt in 2015 to pass through polar vortex charges pursuant to …

Maryland Commission Strengthens Consumer Protection Rules

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On February 10, 2016, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved final retail market consumer protection rules (Docket RM54) for competitive electric and gas suppliers. These rules are expected to be published on March 4, 2016 and will become effective ten days later. The new rules implemented include operational changes, as well as many additional …

Demand Response FERC Order 745 Here To Stay

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The United States Supreme Court ruled in January, 2016 that the Federal Power Act (FPA) authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to regulate wholesale market operators’ compensation of demand response participants. It also upheld FERC’s 2011 Demand Response Order 745 which states that demand response providers must be reimbursed at the same price paid …

Use Energy Supply Rate Comparison Websites to Save

Residential

If you live in a deregulated state, you have the ability to shop and compare electricity supply prices and select a supplier. Websites like Energy Choice Ohio and PA Power Switch make comparing energy supply rates easy. How does it work? You have the ability to compare electric and/or gas rates as it applies to your …

Energy Supplier vs. Utility: What’s the difference?

Residential

What’s electric choice? Most residents and businesses in deregulated states have the ability to shop and compare electricity supply prices before selecting a supplier. Customers in the states listed below can purchase electric supply services from an energy supplier such as AEP Energy. When you choose a plan with AEP Energy you’re choosing the cost …

AEP Energy Introduces the Comfort Connect Plan

Residential

AEP Energy is proud to bring residents within AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas service territories the Comfort Connect PlanSM. The Comfort Connect Plan allows you to select an electric and/or natural gas supply plan at a competitive price from AEP Energy, while also receiving a free Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat. Once you have successfully enrolled …

A New Year to Share Positive Energy

Residential

Many people view the start of a new year as a chance for new beginnings. A fresh start in 2016 can mean different things to each person. To us, 2016 means a chance to share positive energy with you all year long. We plan on sharing inspirational quotes, energy tips, and initiatives towards a happier and …