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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 19, 2024 (Spanish) - SWEPCO increasingly hears about customers who have been approached by someone claiming to be a SWEPCO partner and asking if they'd be interested in solar panels for their home.
July 9, 2024 - A stretch of high temperatures across our service territory is underway. With highs above 90 degrees, coupled with high humidity, feel like temperatures are hovering near 100! As a result, air conditioners may be working hard to keep homes cool, which increases energy use and electric bills.