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April 30, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun-News: Jones alleges PRC opponent Fischmann took illegal donations
LAS CRUCES - Sandy Jones, the Public Regulation Commissioner for District 5, has alleged that his opponent in the upcoming Democratic primary, Steve Fischmann, has violated campaign laws by accepting donations from those who were involved in previous cases.
April 27, 2018 • Local News
Forbes: 13 Cities Where You Can Live Comfortably On Less Than $60,000 A Year
As cost of living rises across most of the country, the number of affordable major cities is declining. Wage increases haven't kept apace with living expenses, further aggravating this trend. According to the Census Bureau, the median household income in the U.S. is $57,617. Unfortunately, Americans spend an average of $57,311 per...
April 27, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: Providence top El Paso executive promoted to Tenet hospital chain's chief nursing officer
The Hospitals of Providence's top El Paso executive is moving up, but she's not moving out.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun-News: PRC finalizes discounts for El Paso Electric customers
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Wednesday, April 25 finalized an El Paso Electric Co. plan that will lead to slight discounts on customer bills, starting May 1.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
New Mexico Federal Tax Credits
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approves electric bill credits for customers due to the change in the federal tax rate.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE Files a Community Solar Program in New Mexico
EPE files a Community Solar Program in New Mexico with low-income customer option.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Daily Energy Insider: El Paso Electric files for community solar program in New Mexico
El Paso Electric (EPE) filed recently with the New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission (NMPRC) for approval of a new Community Solar Program in New Mexico.
April 27, 2018 • Regional News
ABQ Journal: PNM execs could earn up to $8.8 million
PNM Resources’ top five executives could earn $8.8 million in total combined compensation for their work in 2017, most of which is based on whether they met performance goals during the year.
April 27, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News from April 21-28
Regional and National Clips from April 21-28
April 27, 2018 • Local News
The New Mexican: New Mexico regulators demand answers from PNM on coal silo collapse
The Public Service Company of New Mexico has 13 days to explain the cause of the March coal silo collapse and resulting fire at its San Juan Generating Station, according to an order issued Wednesday by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.
April 27, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: City attorney steps down suddenly amidst allegations of a possible conflict of interest
Sylvia Firth, who has been El Paso city attorney for seven years, has suddenly stepped down from her position.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun-News: El Paso Electric seeks approval for community solar program in New Mexico
El Paso Electric is seeking approval from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for a new Community Solar Program that would allow customers to receive energy from a new 2 megawatt solar facility to be constructed near the intersection of interstates 10 and 25.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Solar Industry: SEPA Names New Board Leaders, With CPS Energy Exec As Chair
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) has announced the results of recent officer elections for the educational nonprofit’s board of directors.
April 27, 2018 • Local News
Utility Dive: Ex-Texas Regulator Launches Lobby and Regulatory Consulting Practice
AUSTIN, TX (April 25, 2018) — Brandy Marty Marquez today announced the formation of an independent government relations and regulatory consulting practice. She served for the last five years as a member of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and as Chief of Staff for Governor Rick Perry in 2013.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
KVIA: Electrical workers show off skills in Lineman Rodeo competition
El Paso Electric held their second annual Lineman Rodeo Saturday with dozens of electrical workers showing off their skills in competition.
April 20, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National Clips from April 16-20
Regional and National Clips from April 16-20
April 20, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Inc.: El Paso Electric wins award for energy efficiency education
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy have awarded El Paso Electric a 2018 Energy Star Partner of the Year award.
April 17, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE Files a Fuel Factor Reduction in Texas
El Paso Electric files to reduce Texas fuel factor by 29%, reduction could decrease residential bills by $4.89 per month this summer.
April 17, 2018 • Local News
AZ Central: Palo Verde nuclear plant could close if renewable-energy measure passes, APS says
The nation's biggest producer of electricity, the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, could be forced to close in the next decade if voters approve a renewable-energy ballot measure, the plant's owners said.
April 13, 2018 • EPE Related News
KRWG: El Paso Electric Wins National Energy Star Award
El Paso Electric (EPE) has received the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its efforts in kilowatt-hours (kWh) savings and increased education about energy efficiency. EPE’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in...
April 13, 2018 • Regional News
KOB 4: PRC rejects PNM's smart meter proposal
SANTA FE, N.M. - State regulators threw out a PNM proposal to install half a million smart meters, expressing concerns it would ultimately be bad for customers.
April 13, 2018 • Regional News
Energy Choice Matters: Texas PUC Commissioners Concerned With Overly Broad Settlement On Smart Meter Texas Issues
During yesterday's open meeting, Texas PUC Commissioners expressed concern with an overly broad settlement regarding Smart Meter Texas (SMT).
April 13, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: United, Frontier begin nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago
Two airlines began offering non-stop flights from El Paso to Chicago on Monday. The flights, offered by United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, to Chicago O’Hare International Airport are among nearly a dozen new ones added the past three years at the growing El Paso International Airport, city officials said in a news release.
April 13, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National Clips from April 9-13
Regional and National Clips from April 9-13
April 13, 2018 • Industry-related News
The Energy Collective: U.S. Sees Wave Of New Cyber Attacks On Energy Infrastructure
In addition to the attack on Latitude Technologies, four pipeline providers (Oneok, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, Energy Transfer Partners and Eastern Shore Natural Gas) confirmed that they were also direct victims of cyber-attacks. This recent slew of pipeline hacks, while it was thankfully without severe consequences, serves as a...
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