At El Paso Electric, we are committed to sustainability and doing our part to protect the environment. We believe that using renewable resources to generate electricity is not only good for the planet, but it also helps us provide better service to our customers. Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life in our region and create a brighter future for generations to come. We're proud of the progress we've made so far in reducing our carbon footprint, but we know there's always more we can do to make a positive difference.
-Jessica Christianson
Vice President of Sustainability and Energy Solutions
Big Plans for Clean Energy
We want to do more to create a cleaner, brighter energy future for everyone. That's why we're working to achieve two major milestones that bring us closer to this goal:
Our investments in innovative energy infrastructure, EVs, and renewable energy developments are all part of the bold changes we’re enacting today.
Our 2021 Energy Portfolio at a Glance
Generation
*CO2e contains carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)
Journey to a Clean Energy Future
units 1 & 2 go online
of Four Corners and coal
units 3 & 4 begin operations
growing energy needs by 2023
launches in Montana Vista with
100% subscription rate
Solar Array goes online
sustainable generation sources
Solar program expansion
facility goes online
and boost clean energy capacity
replaced by a state-of-the-art,
hydrogen-ready gas turbine
and add income-qualified option
expected in New Mexico by June
facilities coming online in NM and TX
Community Solar program
with 50 MW capacity
A Bright Outlook for 2025
Expanding solar energy is key to building a brighter future for our region. That's why we're committed to making it more accessible and affordable for our customers every day.
What’s Next for Solar
of Solar
to power homes and businesses by 2025
Solar
to help power over 5,000 homes by 2024
Solar Facilities
to help us reach our clean energy goals
EV Incentives
available for customers
Fleet
consists of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric vehicles and ePTO bucket trucks
By 2025
of all light-duty vehicle replacements
powered by electricity
Ensuring a clean energy future for our region is more than a goal. It’s a reality we’re proud to work towards every day.
Want to do your part? Let’s start at home. Discover ways to save energy, reduce your bills, and protect the environment through our Energy Efficiency Programs and Time-Of-Day (TOD) Program.
