Southwestern Power Administration

Southwestern Power Administration is a Federal Agency located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Established in 1943, Southwestern operates within the Department of Energy under authority granted by Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944. With 72 employees, the organization serves primarily public bodies across six states, including rural electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and ultimately serves over eight million customers. Southwestern is known for having more than 100 preferred customers. Southwestern specializes in marketing and delivering hydroelectric power generated at 24 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers multipurpose dams. They are responsible for powering Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Customers primarily utilize hydropower supplied by Southwestern to meet various power demands. Southwestern possesses extensive infrastructure for power generation and distribution, spanning 1,380 miles of high-voltage transmission lines, numerous substations, and advanced communication systems integrating microwave, VHF radio, and fiber optics technology. 24/7 scheduling and dispatch of power takes place from a dedicated Operations Center situated in Springfield, Missouri. Interested individuals seeking further details regarding Southwestern's services can find more information via their online platform at www.swpa.gov.