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January 4, 2019 • Local News
Local entities collaborate to ensure community preparedness for Winter Weather
El Paso entities, like El Paso Electric, work together to ensure the community is prepared for below-freezing temperatures and inclement weather, like isolated snow storms this winter.
January 4, 2019 • Industry-related News
A Warming World Needs Nuclear Power
More than a third of America's nuclear plants could close in the next decade. But when plants shut down, utilities often turn to harmful fossil fuels.
December 28, 2018 • EPE Related News
Power Outage affects more than 4,000 El Paso Customers near Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - UPDATE: Power was restored to customers at about 8:50 a.m. The cause of the outage is still under investigation.
December 28, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Now Accepting Applications for 7th Annual Summer High School Internship Program
El Paso Electric (EPE) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Summer High School Internship Program. The paid internship opportunity, in its seventh year, is open to all high school juniors in EPE’s service area (Van Horn, TX to Hatch, NM). The application deadline is February 3, 2019.
December 28, 2018 • Regional News
1,600+ Migrants Released in El Paso Since Sunday, More Expected
The Christmas week surge of migrants released by ICE into El Paso was somewhat to be expected. However, to understand what happened this week, you have to understand the process.
December 28, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Announces Results of Competitive Bid for New Generation
El Paso Electric Company (the “Company” or “EPE”) (NYSE:EE) today announced the selection of resource additions needed by the 2022-2023 summer peak season. The generation mix includes utility scale solar, battery storage, and natural gas.
December 21, 2018 • Local News
Two candidates emerge to replace Joe Pickett in Texas House: Art Fierro, Michiel Noe
AUSTIN — Two candidates have emerged in the race to replace state Rep. Joe Pickett, who will step down from his post on Jan. 4: Art Fierro, chairman of the El Paso Community College board, and Dr. Michiel Noe, who is finishing his last term as a city representative.
December 21, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric to Perform Transmission Work Along Gateway Boulevard East
El Paso, Texas – As part of an infrastructure upgrade project to increase grid capacity and reliability, El Paso Electric (EPE) crews will continue work on transmission lines adjacent to I-10 along Gateway Boulevard East between Corral Dr. and Diesel Dr. from Tuesday, December 18 to Thursday, December 20 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day.
December 21, 2018 • Local News
State Rep. Joe Pickett of El Paso cites cancer battle in plan to resign from Texas House
El Paso state Rep. Joe Pickett will step down from his seat in the Texas Legislature in January to deal with health issues after being diagnosed with cancer in 2016.
December 21, 2018 • Local News
El Paso City Council incumbents Cissy Lizarraga, Peter Svarzbein win runoffs to keep seats
El Paso city Reps. Peter Svarzbein and Cecilia "Cissy" Lizarraga kept their council seats after defeating political newcomers in runoff races. In the District 1 race for West El Paso, Svarzbein tallied 64 percent of the votes, or 2,799, to defeat marketing consultant Veronica Frescas.
December 7, 2018 • Local News
Second Silicon Valley Tech Company Moves To Downtown El Paso
Another high-tech startup company from California's Silicon Valley plans to open an office in a Downtown El Paso office building in January.
December 7, 2018 • Local News
Four Months To iFly in El Paso
The pieces of a giant wind tunnel are coming together near Topgolf and Interstate 10 on the Westside. It is iFly, an indoor skydiving experience where free-fall conditions are simulated in a vertical wind tunnel.
November 30, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Warns Customers of Rising Scams
As we see scam calls on the rise, EPE is warning customers to be careful with their information.
November 30, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric, Edison Electric Institute Celebrate 1 Million Electric Vehicles on U.S. Roads
El Paso Electric (EPE) today joins the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) in marking the milestone of one million electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads. As cities and communities seek smart, sustainable mobility solutions, electric transportation is a critical component – including EVs, public transit, and charging infrastructure. Electric...
November 30, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News Nov 25-30
Regional and National News Nov 25-30
November 30, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Herald Post: TTUHSC El Paso Fires Up Holiday Celebration Friday Night
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso’s Cookies, Cocoa and Holiday Cheer celebration gets the holiday season underway for the fourth consecutive year.
December 7, 2018 • EPE Related News
‘Electricity 101’ Workshop Educates Community on El Paso Electric
El Paso Electric (EPE) hosts the first ever ‘Electricity 101’ Academic Partnering Workshop bringing together local educational institutions to get an inside look at power generation, distribution and transmission. The ‘Electricity 101’ academic workshop aims to better prepare educators to help develop local, prospective...
November 30, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Presents No Coal For Christmas Toy Drive at WinterFest
EL PASO, TEXAS – WinterFest, presented by The Hospitals of Providence and Providence Children’s Hospital, joins forces with El Paso Electric (EPE) to celebrate the season of giving with the “No Coal for Christmas” Toy Drive benefitting the Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home.
November 30, 2018 • EPE Related News
ABQ Journal: Editorial: Sun is shining on a new ABQ, NM energy source
California has been burning for weeks. Northern New Mexico remains in exceptional drought conditions. Seas are on average 9 inches higher. Heat waves are far more intense than just a few decades ago. And a federal report released Friday on the effects of climate change is raising the sense of urgency and alarm for mitigating extreme weather...
November 20, 2018 • EPE Related News
‘Break the Ice’ party kicks off WinterFest 2018 in Downtown El Paso
Kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso got to be the first to try the ice at the seasonal ice rink Friday at Downtown's Art Festival Plaza during a "Break the Ice" kickoff event for WinterFest 2018. Speakers from Destination El Paso, the city and sponsors such as The Hospitals of Providence, El Paso Electric and Texas...
November 16, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Giving Day Officially Launches
El Paso Giving Day 2018, that took place on Thursday, November 15, 2018, officially release their results.
November 20, 2018 • EPE Related News
Sun Bowl parade a labor of love for volunteers
It’s a tradition of more than 80 years in El Paso – the annual Sun Bowl parade on Thanksgiving Day. And for hundreds of volunteers who work to put it together, it’s a family affair. Volunteers with the Sun Bowl Association build four of the 18 floats for the parade. They make part of the nearly 100 entries.
November 20, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE's Mandy The Mule joins 82nd Thanksgiving Day Parade
You can start your Thanksgiving day off with the sights and sounds of the 82nd Annual FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade.
November 16, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Utilities Unite to Empower and Educate Customers to #StopScams
El Paso, Texas – For the second year, El Paso Electric (EPE) teams up with El Paso Water and Texas Gas Service to raise awareness and educate customers on scams through the third annual Utility Scam Awareness Week initiative. Initiated by the Utilities United Against Scams, or UUAS, the week-long advocacy and awareness campaign focuses on...
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