SWEPCO Press Release

Innovative East Texas Educators Enhance Student Learning with SWEPCO Grants

July 31, 2019 Longview – AEP Teacher Vision Grants from Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) will enable two East Texas teachers to improve student learning in the classroom.

Candace Luviano, a kindergarten teacher at Sam Houston Elementary in Marshall, and Elizabeth White, an engineering teacher at Pine Tree High School in Longview, each received a $500 grant.

“There is no greater feeling than knowing my students will have the same opportunities as the top tech and private schools in the big cities,” White said.

SWEPCO Seeks Approval of Low-Cost Renewable Energy

July 15, 2019 Shreveport – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, today announced plans to add 810 megawatts (MW) of wind energy by 2022. This proposal supports SWEPCO’s long-term plan of significantly increasing its use of more environmentally friendly energy sources, such as wind and solar.

In filings submitted today, SWEPCO seeks approval of the proposal from utility regulators in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. The proposal is also subject to review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

SWEPCO Update: Power Restored to 9,200 Customers Following Saturday Storms

April 14, 2019 - SWEPCO has restored power to 9,200 customers after severe storms on Saturday struck the Ark-La-Tex. At the peak, about 16,700 customers were without power.
 
The outages include approximately 6,200 customers in Louisiana and 1,200 in Texas.
 
SWEPCO and contract linemen are working as quickly and as safely as possible to restore power throughout the day. Power is expected to be restored to 95 percent of customers by:
 
Louisiana
· Shreveport – 11:59 p.m. Sunday
· Benton – 11:59 p.m. Sunday

SWEPCO Storm Outage Update

April 13, 2019 - SWEPCO crews are working to restore power as safely and as quickly as possible to the nearly 14,000 customers who remain without power after severe storms with high winds struck the Ark-La-Tex Saturday.

The outages include approximately 11,000 customers in Louisiana, 2,500 in Texas, and 400 in Arkansas. About 16,700 customers were without power at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Additional storms may delay repairs already underway and cause additional outages.

Power is expected to be restored to 95 percent of customers by:

14 Safety Tips for DIYers, Others Heading Outdoors This Spring

March 19, 2019 - Spring often ushers in an eagerness to head outside for DIY projects and fun activities.

Whether it’s mending a fence, planting a garden or hosting a backyard barbecue, spring is the season many get out of the house to enjoy the sunshine.

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) reminds customers to take caution when working or playing outside near power lines.

Here are 14 outdoor safety tips to keep in mind this spring:

Outdoor projects

Beware: Scammers Targeting SWEPCO Customers

March 8, 2019 Shreveport – If someone contacts you with threats to disconnect electric service unless you make immediate payment – typically using a prepaid card or another non-traceable form of payment – be alert that you are likely the target of a scam.

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) continues to receive reports that involve criminals posing as SWEPCO representatives contacting customers and demanding immediate payment. They use phone, in-person and online tactics.

SWEPCO Warns of Utility Scammers

January 31, 2019 Shreveport, LA – Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) has received multiple reports that involve criminals posing as SWEPCO representatives calling customers and demanding immediate payment.

“These scammers are targeting vulnerable groups of people, including seniors, non-native English speakers, and small business owners,” said Karen Wissing, SWEPCO spokeswoman. 

Scammers are:

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