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March 12, 2020 • Industry-related News
Public power becomes the new rallying cry of the progressive left
Over the course of several weeks last summer, power cut out in neighborhoods stretching from Brooklyn to Queens — spoiling refrigerated food, snarling nearby subways and leaving anxious New Yorkers to toil in hot box apartments. For some, it was the last straw in a litany of perceived failings in Con Edison’s service —...
March 13, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso coronavirus preparations: Here are the latest updates on COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the state and country, the El Paso Times wants to keep readers updated on the latest news in the community and Texas. Here's what to know about COVID-19. Here's the latest on what's happening in El Paso:
March 11, 2020 • Regional News
Governor declares health emergency over coronavirus, recommends large events be canceled
LAS CRUCES — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state public health emergency Wednesday in response to New Mexico's first three presumptive confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
March 9, 2020 • EPE Related News
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval moves El Paso Electric sale closer to completion
El Paso Electric's pending sale moved another step toward becoming a done deal after U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff approved transferring a nuclear-plant license to the utility's buyer.
March 9, 2020 • Local News
Water on its way to El Paso County farms
For the second year in a row, El Paso County farmers will get a full allotment of irrigation water from the Rio Grande, which is good news for the city as well.
March 7, 2020 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: EPE to Conduct Work for TXDOT Improvement Project
EL PASO, Texas – As part of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Montwood/Zaragoza Improvement Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to relocate electrical infrastructure in the area where Montwood Drive, Zaragoza Road and Loop 375 intersect. In order...
March 3, 2020 • Local News
El Paso region braces for coronavirus; 2 people being tested for illness in Juárez
The coronavirus could be at El Paso's border, with health officials in Mexico investigating two possible cases in Juárez.
March 3, 2020 • Industry-related News
Bill That Would Modernize Electric Grid Awaits Signature
Mammoth coal plants and other fossil fuel facilities have functioned like a collective human heart for more than a century, working 24/7 to pump the constant flow of electrons needed to power up daily life.
March 4, 2020 • Local News
Aaron Montes and Molly Smith, El Paso Times Published 5:47 p.m. MT March 3, 2020
Northeast city Rep. Sam Morgan's wife has asked the El Paso County District Attorney's Office to dismiss the felony and misdemeanor assault charges against him.
February 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
Gadsden ISD receives check for their energy saving efforts
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)- Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) received a check from El Paso Electric (EPE) for $91,186.07 for incentives earned last year from EPE’s New Mexico SCORE Plus and Commercial Load Management Programs.
February 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
New Mexico School District Raises the Bar for Environmental Stewardship
Anthony, New Mexico – Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) will receive a check from El Paso Electric (EPE) for $91,186.07 for incentives earned in 2019 from EPE’s New Mexico SCORE Plus and Commercial Load Management Programs – it’s ninth year of energy saving success with EPE.
February 27, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric profit climbs to $123 million in 2019 with boost from Palo Verde fund
El Paso Electric's profit increased almost 46% in 2019 to $123 million, with most of the increase tied to gains in a Palo Verde nuclear plant investment fund, company officials reported Wednesday.
February 27, 2020 • Community
New Mexico School District Raises the Bar for Environmental Stewardship
Anthony, New Mexico – Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) will receive a check from El Paso Electric (EPE) for $91,186.07 for incentives earned in 2019 from EPE’s New Mexico SCORE Plus and Commercial Load Management Programs – it’s ninth year of energy saving success with EPE.
February 26, 2020 • EPE Related News
New Puget Sound Energy boss plugs into Northwest ethos
Puget Sound Energy’s new CEO and President Mary Kipp fell into the energy sector by accident.
February 21, 2020 • EPE Related News
Water Main Break at Viscount and I-10 Impacts EPE Electric Pole Structure
A non-El Paso Water contractor working in the area of Viscount and Interstate Highway 10 damaged a 12-inch water main causing a breach of water. That water washed out underlying dirt causing an EPE electric pole to lean. EPE reported no power outages or service interruptions and are on site to assess infrastructure...
February 28, 2020 • Industry-related News
Utilities Partner on Smart City Initiatives
The future of the city is smart and in some U.S. cities — like Columbus, Ohio; Kansas City, Missouri; San Antonio, Texas; and Spokane, Washington — the present is already one of increased connectivity and efficiency. They are powered by citizens who possess more information about their electric usage than ever before and aided by...
February 19, 2020 • Local News
El Paso metal recycler adding $7M Santa Teresa facility; plans new Downtown headquarters
El Paso-based W. Silver Recycling plans to put a $7 million scrap-metal processing facility in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, near El Paso's Upper Valley.
February 21, 2020 • EPE Related News
Power Outage in Northeast El Paso Impacts about 1,600 customers
After several hours, EPE crews were able to successfully restore power to 1,600 customers in northeast El Paso.
February 16, 2020 • Industry-related News
Texas Is The Next Battleground For The Green New Deal
Sunrise Movement, the youth campaign behind the Green New Deal, called 25,000 Iowans and persuaded 7,000 to sign pledges to vote for the candidate who advocated the most ambitious plan for rapidly lowering planet-heating emissions along with guaranteeing federal jobs to displaced workers.
February 13, 2020 • EPE Related News
Op-Ed: Question still unresolved: Who will control EPE if the sale goes through?
On Feb. 4, the El Paso City Council voted 4-2, with one abstention, to grant the use of city rights of way – a franchise – to Sun Jupiter, one of a dizzying array of companies connected to the proposed purchase of El Paso Electric (EPE).
February 13, 2020 • Industry-related News
College Station council approves $6.8 million contract for 'smart' electric meters
College Station City Council members unanimously approved a $6.8 million contract to implement “smart” electric meters for College Station Utilities customers.
February 10, 2020 • EPE Related News
Race to carbon-free generation is on
New Mexico’s utilities are drawing up the most comprehensive plans in decades to completely overhaul the state’s electric grid to reach 100% carbon-free generation by 2045.
February 10, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric buyer again refutes JPMorgan affiliate assertions in federal filing
Lawyers for El Paso Electric and the investment fund in the process of buying the 117-year-old utility reiterated in a new filing with federal regulators that JP Morgan Chase is not a legal affiliate of the utility's buyer.
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