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August 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric launches new programs
El Paso Electric has launched the EP Electric Marketplace, its first online store with energy efficiency items and rebates. There, customers can purchase smart thermostats, enroll in the Energy Wise Savings Program and receive a $25 participation incentive. For more information, go online to www.epelectric.com/marketplace.
August 20, 2020 • Local News
Are El Pasoans using more water in this unusually hot weather?
You've probably noticed a lot of stories recently on KFOX14 focusing on how our hotter than usual summer weather has led to a spike in electricity use which has led to skyrocketing electric bills and sporadic power outages. That led me to wonder: Has the hot weather also led to a spike in water use?
August 19, 2020 • Business News
El Paso Electric Releases 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report
El Paso Electric (EPE) today released its 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report, an annual publication that captures the Company’s recent energy and environmental accomplishments. As part of an ongoing effort to track, measure and report sustainability metrics, the report provides the community insight into EPE’s sustainability...
August 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso driver killed in traffic accident at West Side intersection during power outage
An El Paso driver died after a Tuesday evening collision when traffic lights were down at a West Side intersection due to a power outage, police said.
August 20, 2020 • Local News
Hotel Paso del Norte among first to include air filtration system that kills COVID-19 virus
Officials said the system that’s being installed at the hotel features HVAC-mounted ionizers that use proactive air purification technologies to deactivate airborne viruses safely.
August 20, 2020 • Industry-related News
California has first rolling blackouts in 19 years — and everyone faces blame
Millions of Californians could lose power in coming days, the state’s grid operator warned Monday, as it continues to struggle with inadequate electricity supplies as many people have been forced indoors to ride out a crippling heat wave during the coronavirus pandemic.
August 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
Power restored for nearly 800 impacted by west El Paso outage
A power outage Tuesday evening impacted between 750 and 800 El Paso Electric customers.
August 20, 2020 • Industry-related News
PNM’s rate adjustment a losing proposal
Albuquerque Journal readers may not be aware that PNM recently filed an application for a “rate adjustment mechanism,” or revenue decoupling, at the Public Regulation Commission – Case No. 20-00121-UT. I wrote to the PRC to concur with the motions to dismiss filed by New Energy Economy, the city of Albuquerque, Albuquerque...
August 20, 2020 • Local News
Political newcomers join races for El Paso mayor, City Council representative in November
Four El Paso City Council seats and the mayor's office are on the November ballot, and many political newcomers are looking to unseat the incumbents.
August 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Has POWER-ful Ally in Providing Food Security During Pandemic
El Paso Electric (EPE) employees know that community members rely on El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank for staples to make a warm, healthy meal at home. The COVID-19 pandemic suddenly affected thousands of families; however, the Food Bank continues to provide the community with emergency food boxes throughout El Paso and Hudspeth counties,...
August 14, 2020 • Community
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Has POWER-ful Ally in Providing Food Security During Pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) employees know that community members rely on El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank for staples to make a warm, healthy meal at home. The COVID-19 pandemic suddenly affected thousands of families; however, the Food Bank continues to provide the community with emergency food boxes throughout El Paso...
August 14, 2020 • EPE Related News
Power restored to thousands of El Paso Electric customers on triple-digit heat day
Power has been restored to thousands of El Pasoans after several outages were reported Thursday afternoon.
August 14, 2020 • EPE Related News
Power restored for thousands of El Pasoans amid 3rd day of record-breaking high temps
El Paso shattered the record high temperature on Thursday for a third-straight day amid an unusual August heat wave that saw as many as 9,000 homes and businesses lose electricity at one point.
August 12, 2020 • Community
El Paso Electric Launches First-Ever Energy Efficiency Marketplace and offers a new Smart Thermostat Program with $25 Incentive to Enroll
El Paso Electric (EPE) announced the EP Electric Marketplace, the first-ever online store with popular energy efficiency items with an instant rebate taken off at time of purchase. In addition, EPE is proud to announce that its energy load management program, Energy Wise Savings Program, is an energy efficiency program that...
August 7, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Customers complain of higher than usual electric bills
Many borderland residents are upset and confused after seeing higher than normal electric bills.
August 5, 2020 • Business News
El Paso Electric New Mexico Customers to Receive $8.7 Million of Bill Credits
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – El Paso Electric (EPE) announced that New Mexico customers will begin to receive a rate credit on their electric bills starting this week. The $8.7 million of credits will be issued over three years. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved the rate credit at today’s open meeting.
August 5, 2020 • Community
Driving Towards a Greener Future: El Paso Electric Launches Electric Vehicle Community Initiative
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) officially launches the region’s first utility-led EV Community, the latest initiative by EPE that serves to educate and reward the growing number of customers who are choosing to drive electric vehicles (EVs) and help protect the environment.
August 5, 2020 • EPE Related News
Former turnaround specialist deems El Paso Electric strong as she readies for CEO job
Kelly Tomblin said she spent part of her more than 25-year career in the energy industry as a company turnaround specialist. But that’s not why she took the job as El Paso Electric’s new chief executive officer. El Paso Electric is a strong company with a great strategic plan, said Tomblin, who has been chief executive at two other...
August 3, 2020 • EPE Related News
Funders helping make economic recovery possible
There’s never been a more critical time to focus on unleashing the economic opportunity of people by strategically equipping them with the education and training that prepares them for well-paid careers here in Doña Ana County.
July 31, 2020 • Business News
El Paso Electric Texas Customers Begin to Receive $21 Million of Bill Credits
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) announced that starting with the August billing cycle its Texas customers will begin to receive a rate credit on their electric bills. The $21 million of credits will be issued over 3 years.
July 31, 2020 • EPE Related News
Ya es oficial: pasa EP Electric a manos de fondo de inversión
El Paso Electric (EPE) anunció el miércoles que la adquisición por parte de la firma Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF), perteneciente al corporativo JP Morgan, ha cerrado....
July 29, 2020 • Business News
El Paso Electric Announces Closing of Acquisition by the Infrastructure Investments Fund
Acquisition Provides Significant Long-Term Commitments and Additional Resources to Support the Success of El Paso Electric, Its Customers, Employees and Communities
July 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric's $4.3B sale to JPMorgan-tied fund completed; new CEO named
The deal is finally done. El Paso Electric is no longer a publicly traded electric utility. It’s now owned by the JPMorgan Chase-tied Infrastructure Investments Fund, or IIF, which on June 1, 2019, agreed to buy the 117-year-old electric utility for $4.3 billion, including assuming $1.5 billion of the...
July 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
Investment fund closes deal for El Paso Electric
After 73 years on the New York Stock Exchange, El Paso’s only electric utility has taken its stock off the public market in a $4.3 billion buyout. El Paso Electric announced Wednesday that it has officially closed the deal and is now owned by Infrastructure Investments Fund. It also announced that the company's...
July 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric sale to JP Morgan fund completed, new CEO named
EL PASO, Texas – The $4.3 billion deal for the sale of the El Paso Electric Co. to an investment fund controlled by global financial giant JP Morgan has officially closed Wednesday as the new ownership immediately named an incoming CEO for the utility firm.
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