SWEPCO offers 10 tips to save as the temperature rises

With temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees in many parts of the Ark-La-Tex in the coming days, Southwestern Electric Power Co., an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, offers 10 tips to help customers manage both the heat and their electric bill.

Turn off lights and electronics when not in use.

Replace incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR-certified LEDs.

Pull the plug on devices, li…