SWEPCO Press Release

SWEPCO Announces Temporary Customer Assistance Measures

September 3, 2026 – Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) announced September 1st expanded bill assistance and temporary relief measures for residential customers. Many households across Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas continue to manage higher electric bills due to intense heat. This summer has brought extended periods of extreme heat, including triple-digit temperatures across much of SWEPCO's service territory.

SWEPCO Encourages Customers to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

August 18, 2026 – As dangerous temperatures continue across Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, SWEPCO is taking additional steps to help customers stay safe and comfortable by suspending residential disconnections for nonpayment through the end of the week.

While customer protections and weather-related disconnection requirements vary by state, SWEPCO is taking a consistent approach across its service territory to support customers during this extended heat event.

As Summer Temperatures Rise, SWEPCO Offers Ways to Manage Costs and Stay Comfortable

July 2, 2026 - Summer is bringing another round of hot and humid weather to the region, with heat index values expected to exceed 100 degrees in many communities. As customers look for ways to stay cool and comfortable, SWEPCO is highlighting available rebates, energy-saving opportunities and assistance programs that can help throughout the summer months.

SWEPCO Launches First Texas Energy Fund Grid Enhancement Project in Marshall

July 1, 2026 - Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) recently launched its first grid enhancement project supported by the Texas Energy Fund in Marshall, Texas — the first step in a multi‑year effort to modernize electric infrastructure and strengthen reliability across East Texas and the Panhandle without adding costs to customers. 

SWEPCO Conducting Drone-Assisted Tree Trimming Inspections to Enhance Reliability

March 12, 2026 — Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is modernizing how it keeps the lights on with the launch of a new drone‑based inspection program that gives crews a faster, sharper view of vegetation near power lines. By integrating high‑resolution aerial technology into its reliability strategy, SWEPCO is identifying potential trouble spots earlier, reducing outage risks, ensuring the quality control of work execution and strengthening service for customers.

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