Holiday Weekend Outage Recap
July 10, 2026 — Over the July 4 holiday weekend, Cleveland Public Power experienced a series of significant outages caused by an unusual combination of extreme heat, record electrical demand, and severe storms.
Restoration Updates for July 6, 2026
July 6, 2006 — Last week's extreme heat placed significant stress on the electrical system, particularly underground equipment. Crews and contractors remain in the field and are working until every customer has been restored.
HEAP Summer Crisis Program: Applications Now Open
July 1, 2026 — The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program is available from July 1 through September 30 to help eligible Ohio households manage summer energy costs.
CPP is proud to power the future of the Warner & Swasey Building
June 1, 2026 — For more than a century, the Warner & Swasey Building has stood as a landmark of Cleveland's industrial heritage. Now, CPP is powering this historic property's next chapter.
Cleveland Public Power prepared for the approaching storm
January 23, 2026 - In anticipation of the approaching storm, Cleveland Public Power (CPP) dispatchers monitor the National Radar system to keep crews abreast of the changes in storm patterns.
HEAP Winter Crisis Assistance now available
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - Cleveland - The annual Winter Crisis Assistance program offered through HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) is now open through March 31. This federally funded program is available as a one-time benefit to income-eligible residents.
To help you maintain your electric service, Cleveland Public Power accepts funding from all assistance programs for income-eligible residents.
This year, all energy assistance programs in Cuyahoga County are processed through Step Forward’s Energy Assistance Services.
Cleveland Public Power to celebrate Public Power Week, Saturday, October 11th
CLEVELAND, Ohio - October 3, 2025 - Come out and celebrate with Cleveland Public Power on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as CPP concludes its annual Public Power Week celebration with an Open House and miniature car races.
HEAP Summer Crisis program now open!
July 7, 2025 – Cleveland – Applications are available for the Summer Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) through September 30, 2025. Customers in need of assistance with electric bills are encouraged to make an appointment.
Summer HEAP is available for income-eligible residents. The federally funded program helps offset the cost with a one-time benefit applied directly to your utility bill. Residents may also choose to receive an air conditioning unit, fans, or the repair of an existing air conditioning unit. Up to $800 in benefits are available.
Cleveland Public Power Lake Road Substation back in service
June 26, 2025 – Cleveland – Cleveland Public Power crews successfully restored the Lake Road substation Tuesday evening reestablishing power to more than 3,000 customers. CPP de-energized the substation early Tuesday morning following a battery fire.
CPP responding to downtown, east side power outages
June 24, 2025 – Cleveland – Early this morning a battery at Cleveland Public Power’s Lake Road substation overheated causing a fire. CPP de-energized the substation at 3:56 a.m. to ensure safety of personnel and protect the substation equipment.
After receiving clearance from Cleveland Fire, CPP is assessing the damage and identifying emergency repairs to get the substation back on line safely.