Neighbor to Neighbor Program Now Available
to Help Low-Income AEP Ohio Families with
Electric Bill

As many low-income families continue to struggle with rising costs of everyday living expenses, AEP Ohio announces a new partnership with Dollar Energy Fund, a non-profit hardship fund, to help low-income families in Ohio. AEP Ohio will provide $1 million in utility assistance through the Neighbor to Neighbor Program to help their low-income customers.

A family of four earning up to $44,100 per year is income eligible for the program. To qualify, households must have made a sincere effort of payment on their electric bill in the last 90 days and have a back balance. Full eligibility guidelines and application instructions can be found at www.dollarenergyfund.org.

"Today's economy combined with the cold winter will force many of our neighbors to face large utility balances this spring," said Chad Quinn, COO of Dollar Energy Fund. "AEP Ohio's generous donation to the Neighbor to Neighbor Program will help thousands of low-income families keep safe electric service. We are proud to partner with a company that is so dedicated to their customers and look forward to serving our neighbors in Ohio." Dollar Energy Fund and AEP Ohio began distributing utility assistance grants through the Neighbor to Neighbor Program on May 4, 2009.

Individuals may help their neighbors by donating to the Neighbor to Neighbor Program. AEP Ohio will match each tax-deductible donation dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of the money contributed. AEP Ohio customers may give to the Neighbor to Neighbor Program by donating through their AEP Ohio bill or online at www.dollarenergyfund.org. All donations to the Neighbor to Neighbor Program will assist low-income families residing in Ohio.