Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Data Access Guide
AEP Ohio (Ohio Power Company, an American Electric Power subsidiary) serves 1.5M electric customers across central, southern, and eastern Ohio including the Columbus metro. Operates Green Button Download, full EDI for Ohio's Competitive Retail Electric Service (CRES) providers, and a Green Button Connect OAuth API.
How to Get Your Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Portal | ✓ | — | Residential, Business | Billing, monthly usage | Real-time | PDF, HTML |
| Green Button Download | ✓ | — | Residential, Business | 15-min interval, billing | Next day | ESPI XML, CSV |
| Green Button Connect (OAuth API) | ✓ | ✓ | Residential, Business | 15-min interval, billing | 24 hours | ESPI XML via OAuth |
| EDI (814/810/820/867) | — | ✓ | Business / Retail Suppliers | Enrollment, billing, payments, usage | Per billing cycle | ANSI X12 |
| Letter of Authorization (LOA) | — | ✓ | Business | Billing, usage history | 1-3 days | PDF, CSV (secure email/SFTP) |
| Nectar (API Aggregator) | — | ✓ | Residential, Business | Billing, interval data | 1-3 days | JSON, CSV, API |
| ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Sync | ✓ | ✓ | Building owners/operators | Monthly aggregate | Per billing cycle | Portfolio Manager web service |
Billing Data Access
Ohio Power Co. provides billing data access through its online customer portal, mobile app, and paperless billing. Current and historical statements are available to all residential and business customers in PDF and HTML, with multi-year history.
What Data Is on Your Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Bill
- Current and previous month charges
- Energy usage volumes (kWh / therms)
- Demand charges (where applicable)
- Payment history and dates
- Rate plan information and applicable riders
- Service address and account details
How to Download Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register a business account at https://www.aepohio.com/account/login using your account number(s)
- 02Add all sites to the account profile for multi-site visibility
- 03Use Bulk Bill Download to retrieve PDF statements across your portfolio
- 04For automated billing data, request EDI 810 setup or Green Button Connect access
- 05Enroll in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager auto-sync for whole-building benchmarking
How to Download Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Bills (Residential)
- 01Visit https://www.aepohio.com/account/login and click Register or Create Account
- 02Locate your account using your account number, email, or service address
- 03Create a username and password and verify your email
- 04Log in and navigate to the Billing section to view current and past bills
- 05Download individual bills as PDF or enable paperless email delivery
- 06Set up bill-amount alerts to monitor consumption month-to-month
Third-Party Access to Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Billing Data
Nectar (Data Aggregator)
- 01Third party integrates with the Nectar platform — see https://docs.nectarclimate.com
- 02Provides customers with a unique authorization link
- 03Customer connects their Ohio Power Co. account through Nectar using their portal credentials
- 04Nectar automatically retrieves billing and (where supported) interval data
- 05Data delivered via the Nectar API in JSON or CSV formats
Letter of Authorization (LOA)
- 01Download Ohio Power Co.'s standard LOA template from the Business Services page
- 02Customer signs LOA specifying scope (billing, interval, rates) and duration
- 03Submit signed LOA to utility Business Services via email or fax
- 04Utility delivers data via secure email or SFTP per LOA terms
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Ohio Power Co. provides interval data access for AMI customers via Green Button Download. Fully deployed. Granularity is 15-minute interval with 24-36 months of historical depth.
How to Download Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log in at https://www.aepohio.com/account/login
- 02Navigate to Energy Tools - Green Button / Data Sharing
- 03Select Download My Data (one-time) or Connect My Data (ongoing OAuth)
- 04For Connect My Data, choose your authorized third-party application
- 05Confirm authorization scope and duration
- 06Data delivers in NAESB REQ.21 ESPI XML format
How to Download Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Interval Data via Portal
- 01Sign in at https://www.aepohio.com/account/login with your account credentials
- 02Navigate to Energy Use / Usage History
- 03Select the service account and a date range up to the available history depth
- 04Choose CSV or ESPI XML (Green Button) format
- 05Click Download and save the file for analysis
- 06For multi-site portfolios, repeat per service account or use third-party aggregator
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Ohio Power Co. supports third-party data access through Green Button Connect (PUCO standard). Customers authorize registered third parties to retrieve their billing and interval data. OAuth 2.0 authorization with ongoing API delivery.
Available Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer authorization redirect | /oauth/authorize | GET | HTML redirect |
| Exchange code for access token | /oauth/token | POST | JSON (OAuth 2.0) |
| List authorized service points | /espi/1_1/resource/Subscription/{id}/UsagePoint | GET | ESPI XML (Atom) |
| Retrieve interval data | /espi/1_1/resource/Subscription/{id}/UsagePoint/{up}/MeterReading/{mr}/IntervalBlock | GET | ESPI XML |
How to Register as a Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) API Vendor
- 01Register your application at https://www.aepohio.com/business/suppliers/data
- 02Provide company information, DUNS number, and integration use case
- 03Complete utility data sharing agreement and security review
- 04Implement OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow per ESPI specifications
- 05Customer authorizes your application via the utility's authorization endpoint
- 06Retrieve data via API and store securely with customer-revocable access
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Ohio Power Co. supports comprehensive EDI for RES/EGS/CRES (deregulated state). Transactions follow ANSI ASC X12 Version 004010 with both VAN and direct connection options. Governed by the OH EDI Working Group standard.
Supported Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | Enrollment / Drop | Supplier initiates customer enrollment, transfer, or drop with Ohio Power Co. |
| 814e | Enrollment Response | Ohio Power Co. confirms enrollment acceptance or rejection with reason codes |
| 810 | Utility Invoice | Monthly billing data including usage, charges, rate information, and billing period |
| 820 | Payment Remittance | Payment remittance with invoice references for accounts payable reconciliation |
| 867 | Meter Read / Usage Data | Ohio Power Co. sends daily or per-cycle meter reads and kWh/therm consumption to supplier |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgement | Transaction receipt confirmation and validation |
How to Enroll in Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) EDI
- 01Confirm eligibility - licensed supplier in OH with DUNS number
- 02Contact cresops@aepohio.com to request EDI Trading Partner enrollment
- 03Request the relevant transaction implementation guides (810, 820, 814, 867, 997)
- 04Choose connection method: Value Added Network (VAN) provider or direct AS2/SFTP
- 05Establish VAN mailbox or AS2 endpoint and exchange credentials with utility
- 06Map your billing/accounting system to ANSI X12 format for required transactions
- 07Submit test transactions in the utility's test environment and validate 997 acknowledgments
- 08Execute the Trading Partner Agreement and move to production
- 09Monitor production transactions and reconcile against source data
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Ohio Power Co. rates are set by the Ohio Public Utility Commission through periodic rate cases and rider mechanisms.
Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| GS-1 | General Service Small: <10 kW |
| GS-2 | General Service Medium: 10-200 kW |
| GS-3 | General Service Large Secondary: 200-1,500 kW |
| GS-4 | General Service Primary: 1,500-10,000 kW |
| IRP | Interruptible Service Rider |
| EV-DCFC | Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charging |
Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Rate Features & TOU Details
- Ohio is fully deregulated - customers choose competitive electricity supplier; utility provides delivery only
- Rates filed with the Ohio Public Utility Commission and updated through rate cases and rider mechanisms
- Commercial and industrial customers face demand charges based on highest 15-30 minute interval
- Time-of-use options available for most C&I rate classes with steeper on/off-peak differentials
- Voltage discounts for primary and transmission service customers
- Optional riders for renewable supply, EV charging, and demand response programs
- Critical-peak pricing and capacity bidding programs available for large customers
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Commercial Demand Response
Ohio Power Co. offers demand response programs for commercial and industrial customers (typically 50+ kW). Participants receive capacity payments or bill credits in exchange for load reductions during system emergencies.
Energy Efficiency Rebates
Ohio Power Co. offers rebates for high-efficiency HVAC, lighting, controls, refrigeration, motors, and building automation.
EV Make-Ready / Charging Programs
Ohio Power Co. offers EV make-ready programs that cover utility-side infrastructure costs for new charging stations.
Voluntary Renewable / Green Power
Ohio Power Co. offers voluntary renewable energy options including REC purchases, community solar subscriptions, and renewable supply tariffs.
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠Interval data resolution depends on AMI deployment status in the customer's specific service area
- ⚠No real-time / sub-15-minute data streaming except via dedicated SCADA arrangements
- ⚠Historical interval data depth typically capped at 24-36 months via portal
- ⚠Multi-site data aggregation requires per-account authorization
- ⚠Demand response and DR baseline data require separate enrollment
Ohio Power Co. (AEP Ohio) Data Access FAQ
How do I get 15-min interval data from AEP Ohio?▾
Sign in at aepohio.com - My Account - Energy Use. Green Button Download exports CSV/XML for 24 months of 15-min electric data. AEP Ohio's AMI is fully deployed.
Does AEP Ohio support Green Button Connect / OAuth?▾
Yes. AEP Ohio participates in Ohio's CRES data sharing standard. Register as a third party at aepohio.com/business/data; customer authorizes via OAuth.
Does AEP Ohio support EDI for CRES providers?▾
Yes - full EDI for licensed CRES providers per Ohio EDI Working Group standard. ANSI X.12: 814, 810, 820, 867.
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