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February 7, 2020 • EPE Related News
Texas senator, environmental group urge delay in El Paso Electric franchise transfer
Texas Sen. José Rodriguez, D-El Paso, and the Sunrise El Paso environmental group want El Paso City Council to delay transferring El Paso Electric's city franchise, which is needed for the utility's pending sale to be completed.
February 7, 2020 • Local News
HUNT BUILDS COMMUNITIES
If you believe this book, the Hunts were one of the architects of the plan to develop El Paso. The plan we’re suffering under now.
February 7, 2020 • EPE Related News
City Council approves El Paso Electric franchise transfer to JPMorgan-tied investment fund
El Paso City Council on Tuesday approved transferring El Paso Electric's city franchise to the JPMorgan Chase-tied Infrastructure Investments Fund, or IIF, which is in the process of buying the 117-year-old utility.
February 7, 2020 • EPE Related News
Texas Sen. Jose Rodriguez talks about El Paso Electric sale
Video of Senator Rodriguez’s press conference yesterday. Link below.
February 7, 2020 • EPE Related News
City of El Paso Approves Assignment of Franchise Application in Connection with the Proposed Acquisition of El Paso Electric by The Infrastructure Investments Fund
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) and the Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF) today announced that the City of El Paso, Texas (City of El Paso) consented to the acquisition of EPE by an affiliate of IIF by approving EPE’s Franchise Assignment Application filed with the City of...
February 7, 2020 • EPE Related News
What does the El Paso Electric sale mean for customers, community?
In case you've lost track of the long and winding road of El Paso Electric's pending sale, which officials with the buyer and the utility hope to have done by June 1, here's a primer:
February 7, 2020 • EPE Related News
Alternative Community Meetings hosted by Sunrise El Paso
Sunrise El Paso is a locally based environmental justice organization. This month we have witnessed JP Morgan/IIF engage in corporate propaganda by presenting a narrative that favored the Wall Street side of this buyout - not a community or environmental perspective. We invite you to our alternative community meetings regarding the proposed sale...
January 30, 2020 • Regional News
Centennial High School to get solar energy panels
LAS CRUCES - With its large campus sitting in an open area on the eastern side of Las Cruces toward the Dripping Springs natural area, Centennial High School gets a lot of sun exposure.
January 23, 2020 • Alerts
El Paso Electric Now Accepting Applications for 8th Annual Summer High School Internship Program
El Paso Electric (EPE) is now accepting applications for the 2020 Summer High School Internship Program. The paid internship opportunity, in its eighth year, is open to all high school juniors in EPE’s service area (Van Horn, TX to Hatch, NM). The application deadline is February 10, 2020.
January 24, 2020 • Industry-related News
New solar farm near border reflects Mexico’s push toward alternative energy sources
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A Spanish energy company has confirmed plans to build and operate an 80-megawatt solar panel plant near Juarez, Mexico.
January 21, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric's utility franchise transfer request gets City Council's first approval
El Paso Electric's request to transfer its city franchise as part of the process to sell the company has taken its first step toward being approved by the City Council.
January 20, 2020 • Local News
ABC-7 Xtra: Who Rules El Paso
Thats the title of a new book and the topic of this week's ABC 7 Xtra with host Saul Saenz. The book is a collaborative project of the El Paso First Coalition,which include a series of essays written by local scholars, journalists and politicians who take a deeper look into the movers and shakers...
January 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric sale receives a key approval; protestors disrupt community meeting
The sale of El Paso Electric to the Infrastructure Investments Fund is one step closer to completion after the deal received a stamp of approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
January 17, 2020 • Construction
Road Closures: El Paso Electric To Conduct Work in Central El Paso at U.S. 54
EL PASO, Texas – As part of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) I-10 Connect project, at the intersection of Interstate 10 (I-10) and U.S. Highway 54 (US 54) in El Paso County, El Paso Electric (EPE) will be relocating electrical infrastructure over US 54 on Sunday, January 19. In order...
January 17, 2020 • EPE Related News
Avala Comisión Estatal venta de El Paso Electric
La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas (PUCT) aprobó este jueves la venta de El Paso Electric Company (EPE) al Fondo de Inversiones e Infraestructura (IIF), una subsidiaria de...
January 17, 2020 • EPE Related News
PUC of Texas approves El Paso Electric sale to IIF, EPE hosts second community meeting with IIF in collaboration with City of El Paso
EPE and the Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF) announced that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved IIF’s proposed acquisition of EPE as being in the public interest. A Final Order from the PUCT is expected to be issued within the next few weeks. EPE alongside IIF, an...
January 16, 2020 • EPE Related News
Pending El Paso Electric sale approved by Texas Public Utility Commission; more OKs needed
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday approved the pending $4.3 billion sale of El Paso Electric.
January 16, 2020 • Business News
PUC of Texas Approves Proposed Acquisition of EPE by IIF
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric Company (EPE) and the Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF) today announced that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved IIF’s proposed acquisition of EPE as being in the public interest. A Final Order from the PUCT is expected to be issued...
January 15, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric and J.P. Morgan Chase-tied fund officials pitch sale to friendly crowd
Officials for El Paso Electric and the J.P. Morgan Chase-linked investment fund in the process of trying to complete its $4.3 billion purchase of the utility made their pitches on why the sale is good for the community at a public meeting Tuesday.
January 15, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric embraces sustainable solutions to meet increased demand
After a careful review of proposals, El Paso Electric (EPE) announced a three-part plan to increase and modernize its energy generation: the company hopes to expand its use of solar energy, introduce battery storage, and construct a state-of-the-art natural gas-fired generation unit.
January 16, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric warns customers of new text messaging scam
Both the frequency and evolution of scams are on the rise. This time around: a text messaging scam targeting EPE customers with the following message: “URGENT NOTICE: The El Paso Electric rates in your area are being approved for a 8.7% increase this 2020. Press 1 to receive information on how to lower and lock your current electric prices...
January 16, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric hosts first community meeting with IIF, in collaboration with the City of El Paso, on the pending sale of EPE to IIF
El Paso Electric alongside Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF), an investment vehicle advised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., in collaboration with the City of El Paso held the first of two community meetings for El Paso at the El Paso Community College Administrative Service Center in East El Paso. Both EPE and IIF made presentations...
January 8, 2020 • Local News
El Paso Water rates going up in March to help pay for projects, higher river costs
El Paso Water customers will see their bills rise again in March after the El Paso Public Service Board unanimously approved a 5% increase in water and sewer rates for 2020 — the fifth consecutive rate increase.
January 10, 2020 • EPE Related News
Local utilities stay constant in their vigilance against cyber-attacks even as international threats increase
As a result of the growing Iranian threat over the United States, and potential American retaliation, cyber-attack threats are on the rise leaving government entities, and utilities, across the nation as the focus of these threats. Local media outlet KVIA ABC7 News talks to El Paso Electric and El Paso Water on...
January 10, 2020 • EPE Related News
EPE Continues Breast Cancer Awareness Sponsorship with KVIA ABC7 News
Beyond the month of February, El Paso Electric continues its sponsorship of Breast Cancer Awareness with KVIA ABC7 News where on the 7th day of each month, ABC7 will share a breast cancer awareness tip during it’s 4 p.m. broadcast. Here is the January 7th tip:
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