Longview Electricity Rates
Longview looks like East Texas shopping country, but it is not deregulated. SWEPCO (AEP) owns generation, wires, and the bill. You cannot pick a retail provider. The tariff rate is about 12.3¢/kWh. Tyler, 35 miles west, can shop on Oncor.
Same Piney Woods, Two Different Markets
The ERCOT/SPP boundary runs between Tyler and Longview. Move 35 miles and the rules flip.
When Texas deregulated in 2002, SWEPCO stayed bundled because it was already in SPP, not ERCOT. Zips 75601–75605 are SWEPCO. There is no separate TDU charge and no REP. A Houston provider does not follow you here. SWEPCO also serves Marshall, Texarkana (Texas side), Kilgore, and Gladewater.
East Texas Humidity, Two Peaks
Piney Woods summers are sticky. Ice storms still show up in winter. Bills rise in August and again when a freeze hits.
Estimated monthly bill for a typical Longview home
A typical bill runs about $100 in Mar and $196 in Aug. If the bill jumps, it is a SWEPCO tariff change — not a contract you can leave.
SWEPCO Fleet Mix (regional)
SWEPCO still runs a heavier coal/gas mix than ERCOT’s wind-heavy west. Plants such as Welsh and historic lignite units have been retiring or converting. SPP — not ERCOT — calls rotating outages if the regional grid is short.
If You Can’t Shop, Cut kWh
Humidity drives AC. Trees drop limbs on lines. Efficiency and SWEPCO programs are the tools.
Dehumidify the Piney Woods
A right-sized heat pump and sealed ducts beat window units in August. SWEPCO has energy-efficiency rebates; budget billing flattens ice-storm months.
Solar is slower here
4.9 peak sun hours — less than West Texas. A 7 kW system still pays back in about 10.5 years after the federal credit. Interconnect with SWEPCO.
Moving to Tyler?
Tyler is Oncor / ERCOT. You can shop there. Compare Tyler plans » Longview, Kilgore, and Marshall stay on SWEPCO.
Longview Electricity FAQ
SWEPCO service in Gregg County and the Ark-La-Tex.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Longview?
No. SWEPCO is the only provider. Zips 75601–75605 are regulated. Tyler is the nearby city that can shop.
Is Longview on ERCOT?
No. SWEPCO East Texas is SPP. Tyler is ERCOT. That line is why one city shops and the other does not.
What is the average electricity rate in Longview?
About 12.3¢/kWh, or roughly $135/month. Rates change by PUCT tariff, not by switching plans.
How do I report a power outage in Longview?
Call SWEPCO at 888-218-3919 or use swepco.com. Ice and thunderstorms are the usual causes here.