SHREVEPORT, La., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is excited to announce the ongoing development of several new generation projects, pending regulatory approval. These initiatives are designed to enhance SWEPCO's diverse energy portfolio by adding natural gas facilities alongside new wind and solar farms, addressing the growing capacity demands of our customers in a cost-effective manner.
As part of the company's vision to improve customers' lives with reliable and affordable power, today's announcement includes future development of a 450-Megawatt (MW) natural gas plant to be located at a previously retired plant site in Hallsville, Texas. Natural gas is the leading fuel for electric generation nationwide, accounting for 48% of SWEPCO's existing power generation portfolio. Its turbines offer a reliable and dispatchable energy source, capable of ramping up within minutes.
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