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November 11, 2022 • Construction
El Paso Electric Transmission Infrastructure Upgrades Project Begins in East El Paso
El Paso Electric (EPE) will be making improvements to its electrical infrastructure by replacing transmission and distribution power lines and installing steel poles in East El Paso starting November 14, 2022, through January 23, 2023. These improvements will ensure reliability in electrical services to the area.
October 12, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Celebrates ENERGY STAR® Day
El Paso Electric (EPE) is celebrating ENERGY STAR Day! ENERGY STAR certified products ranging from appliances, electronics and home upgrades save customers energy and money. This officially recognized mark for energy efficiency was developed to make it easier for consumers to find and buy goods that offer energy bill savings without compromising...
August 1, 2022 • Community
El Paso Electric Finds Permanent Home for Luces en el Cielo
EL PASO, Texas – On the cusp of the third anniversary of the tragedy in our community, El Paso Electric (EPE) has found a permanent home for the artwork titled Luces en el Cielo. The artwork reflects the strong partnership with EPE, a remembrance of the 23 precious lives lost, and our path towards a resilient future. The El Paso United...
July 21, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Encourages Customers to Save Energy and Money
EL PASO, Texas – On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, between the hours of 5 and 6 p.m., El Paso Electric (EPE) customers hit a new unofficial peak of 2,201 megawatts (MW). The peak is the electricity used during the time of day when electricity demand is the highest.
July 20, 2022 • Alerts
El Paso Electric is Prepared for the Summer
With high temperatures continuing to rise, El Paso Electric (EPE) has additional crews and resources to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. During the spring, EPE prepares for the very hot summer months common in our area. We use this time to do maintenance on our generation equipment as well as to upgrade our transmission and...
July 8, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Issues a Request For Proposals for an Energy Efficiency and Load Management Market Potential Study
El Paso Electric (EPE) issues a Request for competitive Proposals (RFP) for an Energy Efficiency (“EE”) and Load Management (“LM”) Market Potential Study (“MPS”) to select a proposal(s) from qualified consultants. The selected consultant(s) will work with EPE directly to complete the MPS that defines EE and LM...
June 7, 2022 • Community
El Paso Electric 11th Annual Summer College Internship is Officially in Session
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric’s (EPE) Summer College Internship Program consists of 10 college students this year. Launched back in 2011, EPE’s paid internship focuses on providing students with professional development opportunities, work experience, and volunteer opportunities.
June 3, 2022 • Community
Podcasting Powerfully: El Paso Electric Releases Fifth Episode of Podcast
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric’s (EPE) podcast, Empowering People with Energy, releases the fifth episode in its second season that features useful energy efficiency tips for customers to stay cool this summer as temperatures continue to rise.
May 24, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Statement on 2021 Rate Application Settlement
El Paso Electric (EPE) President and CEO Kelly A. Tomblin issues the following statement regarding the settlement agreement reached with the City of El Paso and all other parties on the proposed rate review filed June 1, 2021:
May 23, 2022 • Business News
UTEP, El Paso Electric Unveil Next Phase of Partnership to Prepare Youth for STEM-Related Careers
EL PASO, Texas (May 23, 2022) – The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and El Paso Electric (EPE) unveiled additions to the UTEP mobile, 26-foot-long, hands-on K-12 classroom designed to teach energy and engineering concepts and their real-world relevance while encouraging students to pursue STEM-related careers.
May 11, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Earns 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for its abilities in helping customers save on energy consumption and efforts in customer outreach and education on energy efficiency.
May 5, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Launches Region’s First EV Online Shopping Tool for Customers
EL PASO, Texas – Anyone looking for a new car can now take advantage of a brand new online shopping tool that will help them make the most out of finding a new set of wheels while saving money both at the time of purchase and in the long run. El Paso Electric (EPE) officially launches the EV Online Shopping Tool, an easy-to-use, free,...
May 4, 2022 • People
El Paso Electric Names Jessica Christianson as Vice President of Sustainability and Energy Solutions
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) has implemented organizational changes to further advance clean energy initiatives and develop innovative customer solutions as the Company names Jessica Christianson Vice President of Sustainability and Energy Solutions.
May 4, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric to Unveil Latest EV Online Shopping Tool for Customers
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) will officially unveil the region’s first electric vehicle (EV) online shopping tool that will be free and available to all beginning tomorrow, May 5, 2022. This tool will help empower EPE’s customers to find EVs that best fit their needs. EPE will host a media event tomorrow, May 5 at...
May 11, 2022 • Community
Editorial: With 50 years in the making, every day is Earth Day
As El Paso Electric enters its 121st year of service to our region and we wrap up the 50th anniversary of Earth month, we take a moment to reflect on how our energy use impacts the planet and steps we can all take to mitigate those impacts. Over the past year, El Paso Electric formalized a commitment and roadmap to provide 80% of our power from...
April 19, 2022 • Business News
New study: El Paso Ranks No. 4 In Texas for Total Solar Capacity
AUSTIN, Texas - El Paso ranked fourth in Texas for total installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in the eighth edition of Environment Texas Research & Policy Center’s report Shining Cities: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy. The report, which is the most comprehensive survey available of installed solar capacity in major U.S....
April 11, 2022 • People
El Paso Electric Names David Rodriguez as Vice President of Power Generation
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) names 19-year Company veteran, David Rodriguez, as vice president of power generation.
April 4, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Texas Appliance Recycling Program
EL PASO, Texas – Through April 30th, El Paso Electric (EPE) Texas residential customers can take advantage of the opportunity to recycle their old refrigerator or freezer and earn $70 while doing so through the Utility’s Texas Appliance Recycling Program. Plus, your appliance will be picked up safely at your home.
March 31, 2022 • Community
Podcasting Powerfully: El Paso Electric Releases Third Episode of Podcast
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric’s (EPE) very first podcast, Empowering People with Energy – The E.P.E. Podcast, launched in July 2021 as means to connect the Company with the community, dive deeper into technical topics that can be understood by anybody, and to feature local leaders and customers alike across the region.
March 14, 2022 • Community
Temple Mount Sinai Makes Generous Donation to The Bright Hearts Fund
EL PASO, TX – One month since the relaunch and transformation of The Bright Hearts Fund (Fund), Temple Mount Sinai – one of the founders of the Fund – makes a sizeable donation to the effort that will look to help keep over 200 families in power. The full donation by the congregation will be matched 100% by EPE.
March 10, 2022 • Community
El Paso Electric and Better Business Bureau Paso Del Norte Partner for National Consumer Protection Week
EL PASO, Texas – The Better Business Bureau Paso Del Norte (BBB) and El Paso Electric (EPE) have joined forces to recognize the Federal Trade Commission’s 24th annual National Consumer Protection Week and share information with consumers across the region on how they can avoid scams, identity theft, and other important consumer...
March 1, 2022 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Requires Closure Along Socorro Road
EL PASO, Texas – In order to continue to provide safe and reliable service to customers in Socorro, Texas, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to completely replace a transmission structure at the intersection of Socorro and Apodaca Roads. This work will require a full road closure along Socorro Road between S. Moon and Buford Roads both...
February 28, 2022 • Business News
El Paso Electric Reduces Fuel Charge for Texas Customers
EL PASO, TX – Earlier this month, El Paso Electric (EPE) filed to reduce the fuel charge by 13% with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that will result in a decrease of $2.30 for residential customers. The fuel charge is a pass-through cost paid by EPE customers. Customers who reside in Texas will see the decrease on fuel charges...
February 28, 2022 • Community
Going Green For Engineers: Local Partners Celebrate National Engineers Week
EL PASO, TX – El Paso Electric (EPE), the Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District (TxDOT), The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College of Engineering, and Mija! Yes You Can. joined forces to celebrate the hard work, innovation, and achievements by engineers throughout the region and across the country. This...
February 25, 2022 • Construction
FREEWAY CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Requires Closure Along Interstate 10 in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – The developing areas of eastside El Paso County and the growing customer demand for energy will require El Paso Electric (EPE) to install new power lines that will need to cross Interstate 10 between the Eastlake and Horizon Boulevards’ exits. In order for EPE to safely complete this work in a timely manner, Interstate...
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