Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on FormS-3 (No.333-282060) of Southwestern Electric Power Company of our report dated February 12, 2026 relating to the financial statements Southwestern Electric Power Company which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Columbus, Ohio
February 12, 2026