The Longview region is fully equipped to support the needs of its growing community. American Electric Power/ SWEPCO provides reliable electric service to residential and commercial customers in the Longview area. Sabine River, Lake Cherokee, and Lake O' The Pines provide water resources to the area. Natural gas service is readily available through CenterPoint Energy and Atmos Energy.
| Telephone | |
| Supplier | AT & T |
| Type of Service | Fiber optics and ISDN |
| Long Distance Companies | AT&T, Centris, Encompass, KMC Telecom, NCIC, Network Comm, Suddenlink, Williams Telecom Group, Vonage |
| Electric Power | |
| Supplier | AEP / SWEPCO |
| Generating Capacity | Approx. 4500 MW (megawatts) |
| Power Pool Membership | Southwest Power Pool |
| Natural Gas | ||
| Suppliers: | CenterPoint | 1,000 BTU per cubic ft. |
| Atmos | 1,000 BTU per cubic ft. | |
| Water | ||
| Supplier | City of Longview | |
| Source | Surface Water | |
| Daily Capacity of Water Plant | 52,000,000 gpd | |
| Average Daily Use | 16,500,000 gpd | |
| Peak Consumption | 34,000,000 gpd | |
| Water Storage Capacity | Ground | 7,500,000 gals |
| Elevation | 4,450,000 gals | |
| Pressure in Mains | 50 psi | |
| Sewer | |
| Treatment Plant | Activated sludge / Trickling filter |
| Average Daily Usage | 12,500,000 gpd |
| Rated Capacity | 21,000,000 gpd |
| Garbage Collection | |
| Residential | Yes |
| Commercial / Industrial | Yes |
| Nearest landfill for Comm./Ind. Use | 10 miles |
| Electric Power | |
| Name of Company | American Electric Power/SWEPCO |
| Generating Capacity | Approx. 4500 MW |
| Communities Served | 155 |
| Company-Net Importer or Exporter of Power | Exporter |
| % of Reserve Margin Including Generation & Net Purchases | 12% |
| Name of Power Pool Membership | SWPP (Southwest Power Pool) |
| State Electric Power Deregulated (yes or no, if yes provide date of fully effective deregulation) |
No |
| Average Cost per kWh (cents) | 5.9 |
Typical industrial bills, investor-owned utilities, July 1, 2012.
Typical industrial bills, investor-owned utilities, January 1, 2012.
| Sample Comparison of Regulated Rates |
kW Demand 1,000 |
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| City | Electric Utility | Monthly Expense |
Cents/ kWh |
| Longview, TX |
AEP SWEPCO |
$23,405 | 5.9 |
| Greenville, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas | $27,227 | 6.8 |
| Louisville, KY | Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | $28,377 | 7.1 |
| Birmingham, AL | Alabama Power Company | $29,796 | 7.4 |
| Cleveland, OH | Cleveland Elec. Illuminating | $31,586 | 7.9 |
| Tampa, FL | Tampa Electric Company | $36,206 | 9.1 |
| National Average | $37,313 | 9.3 | |
| Philadelphia, PA | PECO Energy Company | $38,005 | 9.5 |
| Atlanta, GA | Georgia Power Company | $41,646 | 10.4 |
| Washington, DC | Potomac Electric Power Co. | $44,096 | 11.0 |
| San Diego, CA | San Diego Electric & Gas Co. | $57,720 | 14.4 |
| New York, NY | Consolidated Edision | $66,586 | 16.6 |
Source: AEP/SWEPCO, Edison Electric Institute, Washington D.C., updated twice per year
CenterPoint Energy and Atmos Energy provide gas service to Longview and the surrounding area. CenterPoint Energy serves approximately 4 million customers in the Southern United States and Minnesota. It is a subsidiary of Reliant Resources a provider of electricity and energy resources to wholesale and retail customers.
Atmos Energy, the largest pure natural gas distributor in the United States, delivers natural gas to 3.2 million customers. Their regulated utility services are provided to more than 1,500 communities in 12 states. Atmos Energy is known as one of the most efficient natural gas utilities in the industry. Their gains in efficiency help to better serve their customers, but never at the expense of safety or service.
| Natural Gas | ||
| Suppliers: | CenterPoint | 1,000 BTU per cubic ft. |
| Atmos | 1,000 BTU per cubic ft. | |
Longview’s telecommunication service is made up of a fiber and copper based infrastructure operating through a locally based, fully digital switch offering services such as a Bi-directional SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) offering a variety of OC (Optical Carrier) solutions, STN (Self-healing Transport Network), Native LAN (Local Area Network), IP Based Networks, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), Frame Relay, Frame Link, Digital Switch, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), Private and Virtual Private Networking, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) and virtually any other telecommunication service to meet virtually any telecommunication need.
| Telephone | |
| Supplier | AT&T |
| Type of Service | Fiber optics and ISDN |
| Long Distance Companies | AT&T, Alltel, Centris, Encompass, KMC Telecom, NCIC, Network Comm, Suddenlink, Williams Telecom Group, Verizon, Vonage |
| Telecommunications | |
| Local Service Providers (local exchange carriers and competitive local exchange carriers) | 8 |
| Long Distance Service Providers | 8 |
| Internet Service Providers | 12 |
| Local Service Provider | CenturyTel |
| Long Distance Service Providers (Y/N) | Yes |
| Internet Service Providers (Y/N) | Yes - Dedicated on an Integrated T-1 |
| Central Offices | Colocated with AT&T at Plaza, Greggton,CenturyTel Central Office |
| Name of office | 303 Harrison, Longview, TX (Gregg County) |
| Service Characteristics of the Office | 5ESS Lucent Switch |
| Switch Technology (Digital or Analog) | Both |
| Fiber Service Provided (Yes or No) | Yes |
| Monitored Remotely or On-site | Both |
| ISDN Available from this Switch | Yes |
| ADS2 Available from this Switch | No |
| DSL Available from this Switch | No |
| Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring (yes or no) | Yes |
| Dual Feed from Separate Switching Offices Likely Available |
Yes |
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Points of Presence (POP's) of Long Distance Carriers |
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| Carrier | CenturyTel |
| Microwave or Hardwire | Hardwire |
| Dual Fiber Fee from the Central Switching Office of the Local Exchange Carrier | Yes |
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Diverse Router Available |
Yes |
With total capacity at 52 mgd, Longview has sufficient water for the next century. Longview draws its water from three different sources: Lake Cherokee, the Sabine River, and Lake O’ The Pines. Average water usage is 16.5 mgd. Peak demand is 34 mgd. Raw and treated wastewater may also be available at significant savings.
Longview, TX, Water Quality Report 2011 (click to open pdf)
| Water | ||
| Supplier | City of Longview | |
| Source | Surface Water | |
| Daily Capacity of Water Plant | 52,000,000 gpd | |
| Average Daily Use | 16,500,000 gpd | |
| Peak Consumption | 34,000,000 gpd | |
| Water Storage Capacity | Ground | 7,500,000 gals |
| Elevation | 4,450,000 gals | |
| Pressure in Mains | 50 psi | |
| Business Support Services | Number |
| Tool & Die | 3 |
| Machine Shop | 26 |
| Welding | 13 |
| Office Equipment Service & Repair | 10 |
| Temporary Employment Services | 14 |
| Garbage Collection | |
| Residential | Yes |
| Commercial / Industrial | Yes |
| Nearest landfill for Comm./Ind. Use | 10 miles |
| United States Post Office (Including Performance Ratings) | |||
| Distance to Nearest General Mail Facility | Tyler | ||
| % of Mail On Time | |||
| Efficiency | |||
| Guaranteed Service/Delivery Territory | First Class | Next Day | 2nd Day |
| Nearest Bulk Mail Facility | |||
| Location (City) | Tyler, Texas | ||
| Distance from Community | 30 miles | ||
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AEP/SWEPCO works diligently with new and existing companies to ensure they have the electrical infrastructure needed to keep their business operating efficiently. Due to continued regulation and AEP/SWEPCO's willingness to work with industry, Longview, Texas has some of the lowest electric rates in the nation.
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Longview North Business Park, Certified "Ready"Posted: 04/24/2013
The Longview North Business Park is certified "Fully Documented and Shovel Ready" by Barber Business Advisors. It is ready for immediate development by most industrial users. |
Welcome to Longview, Texas, in the beautiful piney woods of Northeast Texas!
Longview is a prime location for business relocation, expansion and development.
Longview Economic Development Corporation
410 North Center Street
Longview, Texas 75601
(800) 952-2613 Toll Free
(903) 753-7878 Office
(903) 753-3646 Fax
Info@LongviewUSA.com
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