Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) plans to strengthen the grid in the Mount Pleasant area by rebuilding 2-3 miles of electric transmission line.
The project involves:
SWEPCO invites you to attend an in-person open house on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center (1800 North Jefferson Avenue, Mount Pleasant). Attendees can view detailed maps and learn more about the project, construction process and SWEPCO's vegetation management program. There is no formal presentation, so you can arrive at any time during the event.
SWEPCO crews plan to install single-pole steel structures
Typical Height: 95 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures: 300 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
AEP Texas serves more than 900,000 electric consumers in the deregulated Texas marketplace.
Project Outreach Specialist
888-792-7261
SWEPCO_Outreach@AEP.com