Hurricane Laura Devastates Power Grid in Central Louisiana; Nearly 2,700 Workers Responding

August 27, 2020 – The intense winds and driving rains of Hurricane Laura shoved trees, utility poles and wires to the ground, leaving 94% of Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) customers in eight central Louisiana parishes without power.

At 5 p.m. today, with restoration in progress, 41,000 customers in DeSoto, Bienville, Grant, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Winn and Vernon parishes remained without power.

In total, approximately 128,000 customers were without power, including 79,000 in the Shreveport-Bossier area, 8,100 in Texas and 400 in Arkansas.

SWEPCO Hurricane Update

August 27, 2020 - SWEPCO reports at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020 the following Hurricane Laura Outage Update.

SWEPCO Prepares for Hurricane Laura; Customers Urged to Plan Ahead

August 25, 2020 – As Hurricane Laura approaches, Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) advises customers to prepare now for the storm. Customers who are on life support systems or need uninterrupted electric service for health reasons should make alternate arrangements in preparation for potential power outages.

Texas Denies SWEPCO Wind Proposal; Full Project Will Move Forward

July 3, 2020 – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has denied approval of a plan by Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, to add 810 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. While the PUCT rejected the proposal, the full project will proceed to serve SWEPCO’s customers in Arkansas and Louisiana, based on regulatory approvals previously received in those states.

SWEPCO Storm Update on Easter Sunday Storms

April 15, 2020 (1 p.m. Wednesday) - SWEPCO One Voice #6 = Easter Sunday Storms

At 1 p.m. Wednesday, approximately 4,600 customers in East Texas remain without power after three waves of severe storms swept across SWEPCO’s three-state service territory on Easter Sunday. At the peak, 64,000 customers were without power.

SWEPCO Storm Update No. 2; Over 45,000 Without Power

April 13, 2020 - At 10:30 a.m. Monday, approximately 45,300 customers remain without power after three waves of severe storms with high winds and lightning swept across SWEPCO’s service territory on Easter Sunday.

The outages include 31,200 in Texas, 12,300 in Louisiana and 1,800 in Arkansas.

AEP Foundation Awards Emergency Funds to Meals on Wheels Ministry

March 26, 2020 – The American Electric Power Foundation has announced $42,000 in emergency funding for an East Texas nonprofit impacted by COVID-19 in Southwestern Electric Power Co’s (SWEPCO) service area.

SWEPCO, Other Louisiana Parties Reach Agreement in Wind Power Proposal

March 16, 2020 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has reached a settlement agreement with all parties, including the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Staff, the Alliance for Affordable Energy and Walmart, Inc., regarding SWEPCO’s proposal to add 810 megawatts (MW) of wind energy.

The settlement agreement is subject to final approval by the LPSC following the submission of testimony and a settlement hearing.

Beware: Scammers Targeting SWEPCO Customers

March 5, 2020 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) has received reports of individuals posing as SWEPCO representatives contacting East Texas customers and demanding immediate payment.

SWEPCO Brings Live Theater to Ark-La-Tex Schools with Important Safety Message

February 25, 2020 - Thousands of elementary school students across Louisiana and Texas will participate in an interactive theatre show highlighting electrical safety in March.

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