SWEPCO Press Release

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:

SWEPCO’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Receives National Recognition

January 18, 2019 Shreveport,LA – The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has recognized Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power company (NYSE: AEP), for having one of America’s outstanding energy efficiency programs. In a national review, ACEEE selected SWEPCO’s Arkansas-specific Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program to receive an Exemplary Program Award based on its effectiveness and innovation in helping residential customers achieve greater levels of energy efficiency.

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