Longview, Texas · Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) territory

Start electricity service in Longview

Longview is served by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO), a regulated investor-owned utility. There is no competitive provider shopping here — you apply for service directly with Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO), who sets the rate, runs the wires, and bills you.

Longview fast facts

Population
82K
TDU
SWEPCO

FAQ

Can I shop providers in Longview?
No. Longview is served by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO), a regulated investor-owned utility. Texas competitive retail doesn't extend to Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)'s territory — there is one rate, set by the utility.
How do I start service with Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)?
Call Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) or apply on their website with your service address, move-in date, ID, and SSN. Same-day or next-day activation is typical.
What if I move out of Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)'s area?
Most other Texas metros are deregulated. If you move to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere on Oncor / CenterPoint / AEP / TNMP, you can shop 126+ competitive plans. Use our city pages to compare.