Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO/AEP)

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About Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO/AEP)

Powering Western Arkansas with Reliability and Innovation.

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Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is an electric utility owned by American Electric Power (AEP) that provides safe, reliable electricity to homes and businesses across more than 20,000 square miles in western Arkansas, parts of Louisiana, and East and North Texas.

Headquarters

Headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana, SWEPCO serves over 470,000 residential customers and thousands of commercial/industrial clients, including communities in the River Valley region like Booneville in Logan County.

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In western Arkansas, SWEPCO powers more than 60 communities across approximately 13 counties, focusing on areas in the northwest and west-central parts of the state. Including key locations such as; Fayetteville, Springdale, Fort Smith vicinity, and towns like Booneville, where residents rely on SWEPCO for everyday energy needs amid the region's mix of rural landscapes, agriculture, and growing small businesses.

Efforts

On the clean energy front, SWEPCO promotes renewable options like solar panels, Renewable Energy Choice programs, and electric vehicle resources.

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SWEPCO prioritizes safety (always assume downed lines are live) and reliability, as seen in rapid storm restorations (e.g., recent efforts restoring power to over 150,900 customers).

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For Booneville residents and the broader River Valley, SWEPCO provides essential, affordable power (residential rates averaging around 12.39 cents/kWh, below national averages) while investing in modern infrastructure and clean initiatives.