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Thousands of AEP Ohio customers are experiencing power outages across central Ohio due to thunderstorms, with Franklin County reporting over 13,800 outages and Delaware County reporting over 1,400 outages. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the region until 11 p.m., with a heightened risk of severe weather, including damaging wind and hail.
AEP Ohio's nearly 30% rate increase on bills for a major portion of its customers has gone into effect. The increase comes after the latest competitive auction for electricity generation on March 7. The price increase will affect any AEP Ohio customer who is using the Standard Service Offer (SSO). Customers can choose who generates their electricity rather than accept the SSO price. AEP Ohio also offers assistance like payment extensions and different monthly payment plans for customers struggling with higher bills.
AEP Ohio reports over 72,000 customers without power due to strong winds and saturated ground. Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning are in effect for several central Ohio counties until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. AEP Ohio advises customers to stay prepared and handle a possible outage by putting together an emergency kit, keeping away from downed wires, and reporting hazards through the AEP Ohio mobile app or calling 911 and AEP Ohio.
AEP Ohio is preparing for another weekend storm as some neighborhoods are still dealing with damage from last weekend's high winds, which caused power outages and property damage. Residents are urged to take precautions and report any outages or downed power lines. Cleanup efforts are ongoing in affected neighborhoods.
AEP Ohio is planning to raise electricity rates for many customers beginning in June due to factors such as global demand, global supply chain issues, and the war in Ukraine. The increased generation supply cost tacked on bills would not come back to the company as any form of profit. AEP customers can choose who generates their electricity rather than accept the SSO price and can review offers from electric generation suppliers on Energy Choice Ohio. The new rates will be in effect until May 2024.
AEP Ohio has announced that its customers will see an increase in their electric bills starting June due to higher generation supply prices and increased energy use, especially during the summer months. The average residential customer who uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy each month can expect their bill to increase about 28% from around $155 to $198. The increase is due to recent auctions to secure the energy supply needed to serve customers, and the company says it will not profit from this rate change in any way. AEP Ohio serves about 1.5 million customers and offers payment assistance to those struggling financially.
AEP Ohio customers will see a 28% increase in their electric bill starting in June due to higher generation supply prices and increased energy use during summer months. The company blamed global demand, supply chain issues, economic uncertainty, and the war in Ukraine for the cost increase. AEP Ohio is a wires company and does not generate power, but procures generation supply through a competitive auction. The new rate will be in effect until May 2024. Customers can learn more about the increase and ways to save on their bill on the company's website.