American Electric Power (AEP) companies, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) and Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), are seeking regulatory approvals to purchase three wind farms, totaling 1,485 MW. These projects were selected after competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs) to procure low-cost wind generation options for PSO and SWEPCO customers. The projects are currently under…
SWEPCO seeking more wind power
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an AEP company, announced it is requesting proposals for up to 1,200 MW of additional wind energy resources to be in commercial operation by December 15, 2021. According to SWEPCO, the request for proposals (RFPs) must have a minimum nameplate rating of 100 MW and are due March 1, 2019.…
Louisiana Public Service Commission approves Wind Catcher project
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power company, announced that the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) has approved the proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project. Wind Catcher Energy Connection is a major wind farm and a dedicated power line that will bring low-cost, clean, reliable energy to AEP customers in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas,…
SWEPCO’s Wind Catcher Energy Connection Project put on hold
This week, the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) voted, against their staff’s recommendation, to postpone a crucial vote that would allow SWEPCO to acquire Wind Catcher, a 2,000-MW wind farm in Oklahoma, planned as the country’s largest wind farm. According to project supporters, this could mean trouble for the deal. “When the majority of customers…
Louisiana settlement supports SWEPCO’S Wind Catcher Energy Connection
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a unit of American Electric Power, has announced a settlement agreement in the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s (LPSC) review of the company’s request for approval of the proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection. The signed settlement agreement includes SWEPCO, the LPSC General Staff, and Walmart Stores, Inc. and Sam’s West, Inc.…
SWEPCO announces settlement supporting Wind Catcher Energy Connection
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a unit of American Electric Power (AEP), announced a settlement agreement in the company’s request for approval of the proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project. The settlement agreement includes SWEPCO, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) General Staff, the Arkansas Attorney General, and Walmart Stores, Inc. and Sam’s West, Inc.…
SWEPCO issues proposals to purchase more wind-energy assets
AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase of wind-energy assets as the company seeks to add more renewable energy to its diverse resource mix. Proposals for up to 100 MW, with a minimum nameplate rating of 80 MW, are due September 15, 2016. SWEPCO is seeking bids…