SHREVEPORT, La., July 15, 2021 – When the temperature rises, so can energy bills. Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, offers 10 tips to help its customers manage both the heat and their electric bill:

1.              Turn off lights and electronics when not in use.

2.              Replace incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR-certified LEDs.

3.              Pull the plug on devices, like phone ...