Longview, Texas · SWEPCO territory

Electricity plans in Longview

Longview is served by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) — a regulated investor-owned utility. There is no competitive retail market here, so we don't list third-party provider plans.

Live Texas rates, updated August 2026

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Average rate

12.3¢

per kWh

Set rate

12.3¢

per kWh

Plans

via Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)

Utility

Southwestern

Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)

Longview fast facts

Population: 82K
TDU: SWEPCO

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About Longview

What you're shopping for power in.

Longview is the largest city in East Texas's Pineywoods region, anchored by oil services, healthcare, and a strong manufacturing base (Eastman Chemical, Komatsu Mining).

Climate & bill pattern

Humid subtropical East Texas climate — long humid summers, mild winters.

Mix of mid-century homes and newer subdivisions; humid summers drive long AC season.

Major employers

·Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
·Eastman Chemical
·Komatsu Mining (Joy Global)
·Longview ISD
·Pine Tree ISD

Known neighborhoods

·Greggton
·Spring Hill
·North Longview

Heads up

No competitive provider plans in Longview

Longview is served by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO), a regulated investor-owned utility — not by the deregulated retail market that powers most of Texas. That means you can't shop for a competitive electricity provider here. Rates are set by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) through public tariff filings, not by a contract you sign with a private provider.

If you've moved here from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or any deregulated Texas city, your old provider doesn't follow you. Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) will be your one-and-only provider for as long as you're at this address.

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Local guide

About electricity in Longview

Longview is served by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO), a regulated investor-owned utility serving a population of 82K. Unlike most of Texas, the Longview area is not part of the deregulated retail electricity market — there are no competitive providers to choose from.

The average rate is currently 12.3¢/kWh, set by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)'s tariff filing. If your bill goes up, that's not a contract issue you can fix by switching — it's a rate change that affects every Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) customer at once.

If you have questions about your bill, payment plans, or service, contact Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) directly.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I shop for an electricity provider in Longview?

No. Longview is served by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO), a regulated investor-owned utility. Texas's competitive retail market doesn't extend to Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)'s service territory — there is one rate, set by the utility.

What is the average electricity rate in Longview?

Approximately 12.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, set by Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO). Rates change by tariff filing, not by shopping.

Who is the TDU for Longview?

Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) owns the wires, generates or buys the power, and bills you directly. There's no separate TDU charge like in deregulated Texas.

What if I move to a deregulated area?

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.