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Amazon intends to pay 100% of its electricity costs to power its data centers so that these expenses are not subsidized by or passed on to other customers. SWEPCO is ready to serve every customer, including new large industrial customers, without increasing costs for existing customers. New businesses help strengthen the region by bringing more people to share the cost of maintaining the electric grid, which helps keep rates stable and service dependable. Economic growth is essential for our customers and the communities we are privileged to serve. SWEPCO has a long history of supporting development in our region, and that commitment remains strong. When new businesses come to town, it's good news for everyone: more jobs, stronger communities, and long term benefits that support reliable service for all.

Data centers are basically big, secure buildings full of powerful computers that keep the digital world running. Every time you stream a movie, check email, shop online, back up photos, or use tools powered by artificial intelligence, you're connecting to a data center somewhere. Most people use data centers every day without even thinking about it. When a data center chooses to locate in our area, it doesn't just support those online services - it can also be good news for local utility customers. Large businesses use a lot of power, and that added demand helps spread the cost of maintaining the electric grid across more customers. That can help keep rates more stable for everyone while SWEPCO continues to invest in a reliable, resilient power system.

These costs are covered by the project owner, not by you. This project means more jobs, more investment, and a stronger local economy without raising costs for current customers. SWEPCO, under the oversight of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, has agreements that ensure the new business pays for any facilities or upgrades it needs, such as substations, transmission lines, or specialized equipment.

If they leave the site or relocate, the power equipment stays. It can be used to help other customers and keep the grid strong. While these projects often need specialized infrastructure, the good news is SWEPCO's agreements require the incoming customer to pay for the infrastructure it needs to become a SWEPCO customer.