With extreme summer heat driving up energy use and household costs, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is offering temporary assistance options through the end of October for residential customers.

The available support includes paused deposits for existing residential accounts, waived late payment fees through October for customers who reach out for assistance, and expanded eligibility for the Average Monthly Payment (AMP) program to help make monthly bills more predictable.

Customers concerned about keeping up with their electric bill are encouraged to contact SWEPCO as soon as possible to discuss available options.

Customers can call 888-216-2523, visit SWEPCO.com/BillHelp or email BillHelp@aep.com.