Isabel is a third year Ohio University student studying journalism within the Honors Tutorial College and specializing in geography and history. She is an intern with Matter News for the summer. Isabel’s interests include exploring how places impact people, utilizing journalism as a medium for social change, and learning how to cook.
Representatives from AEP Ohio and PJM Interconnection appeared before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio exactly one month after power outages lefts thousands without power for days.
A snapshot of data from the AEP power outages in mid-June that affected hundreds of thousands of Columbus residents revealed a higher percentage of customers affected in lower-income zip codes.