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Generation Rate Increase Flow Chart

AEP Ohio

Locate AEP Ohio Bill

Understanding You Bill

Will the Increase Affect Me?

  • Locate most recent AEP Ohio bill
  • On page 2, (page 3 if accessed online) lists distribution, transmission, and generation charges
  • https://www.aepohio.com/

  • Generation (Supply): The cost to produce electricity. Customers in Ohio can choose their Competitive Retail Energy Service (CRES) provider or remain on the Standard Service Offer (SSO) rate.
  • Transmission: The cost associated with moving electricity from the generation site to substations near your community.
  • Distribution: The cost for moving electricity from a substation directly to your home or business.

SSO Bill Example

Does Your Bill Show Generation Service Charge Under Another Company?

Who is Your Generation Provider?

1

  • Examples include AEP Energy, Energy Harbor, IGS Energy, etc.
  • If yes, the SSO generation rate increase will not affect you.
  • If no, continue for more options

CRES Bill Example

1

for a full list of providers, visit

https://energychoice.ohio.gov/applestoapples.aspx

Do you qualify for or currently on Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)?

Do I Qualify for PIPP?

  • PIPP makes monthly payments more affordable and paying on time and in full each month reduces the outstanding balance.
  • If yes, you will be unaffected by generation rate increase.
  • If no, continue for more options

PIPP Link

Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)

  • https://www.aepohio.com/account/bills/pay/assistance/
  • Application Link Directly on AEP Ohio website

Other Payment Assistance Options

  • Neighbor to Neighbor Program
  • Average Monthly Payment (AMP)

Payment Assistance Options

Neighbor to Neighbor

Neighbor to Neighbor Program

  • Administered by Dollar Energy fund, the program provides eligible customers with a utility assistance grant applied directly to their AEP Ohio bill.
  • https://www.aepohio.com/N2N

AMP

Average Monthly Payment (AMP)

1

  • There is NO income eligibility
  • AMP plan spreads the cost of your heating and cooling over the entire year, helping balance your electric bills and making it easier for you to budget.

1 AMP is only applicable to AEP Ohio charges. If you participate in Ohio Choice and want to enroll in a budget plan for generation supply charges, please contact your generation provider.

Choice Providers and Energy Efficiency Tips

Choice Providers & Energy Efficiency Tips

  • Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has "apples to apples" website to compare rates of choice providers
  • By following Energy Efficiency (EE) tips, you can make a difference in how much energy you use for heating, cooling, lighting, electronics, landscaping, appliances and water heating.

PUCO Link

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)

https://energychoice.ohio.gov/applestoapples.aspx

Energy Efficiency Tips Link

Energy Efficiency Tips

  • https://www.aepohio.com/savings/
  • Set thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter when home and awake
  • Set thermostat to 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer when home and awake
  • Wash laundry on cold water
  • Wash full loads of laundry and full loads of dishes
  • Set water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Unplug devices when not in use

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