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November 30, 2021 • Business News
UTEP, El Paso Electric Launch Partnership for Energy Research, Education
EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2021) – UTEP President Heather Wilson and El Paso Electric President and CEO Kelly A. Tomblin signed a memorandum of understanding today to establish a partnership that will enhance energy research and improve education in the El Paso region.
November 17, 2021 • Community
El Paso Utilities Unite to Educate and Empower Customers to Avoid Scams
El Paso, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE), El Paso Water and Texas Gas Service team up to raise awareness and educate customers on scams through the sixth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day set for Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Initiated by the Utilities United Against Scams, or UUAS, the week-long scam awareness initiative, ‘End the...
November 12, 2021 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: Braided Ramp Project Requires Complete Closure of Loop 375 near Zaragoza Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas – As part of the ongoing Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Braided Ramp Project near the Zaragoza International Port of Entry in El Paso’s Mission Valley, El Paso Electric (EPE) contractors will install new wires that will cross Loop 375 – also known as the Border Highway in this area. This much needed...
December 21, 2021 • People
El Paso Electric Names Daniel Perez Regional Director of Government Affairs
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) turns to talent from within to help manage government affairs for the Company by naming Daniel Perez as Regional Director of Government Affairs.
October 20, 2021 • Business News
Mitsubishi Power and El Paso Electric to Develop Roadmap toward Carbon-Free Energy Mix by 2045
LAKE MARY, Fla. (October 20, 2021) – Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) and El Paso Electric (EPE) have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) creating a collaboration framework to jointly develop projects that will enable EPE to achieve its clean energy goals. The JDA extends EPE’s commitment to reducing carbon...
September 17, 2021 • Alerts
ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Contractor Requires Closure Along Montana Ave
EL PASO, Texas – As part of the ongoing Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Montana Widening Freeway Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to safely run distribution power lines across Montana Avenue. This will require a complete road closure in both directions along Montana Avenue between Loop 375 and Saul...
September 10, 2021 • Construction
PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Contractor To Work Along Horizon Blvd. at Ellsworth Rd.
HORIZON CITY, Texas – As part of an ongoing initiative to meet the growing energy demands in far East El Paso and Horizon City, Texas, El Paso Electric (EPE) will require a partial road closure along Horizon Boulevard at Ellsworth Road so contractor, Elite, can safey cross electric wires near the intersection. The partial road closure will...
September 1, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Adopts Bold Carbon-Free Energy Goals
EL PASO, Texas – During the last year, El Paso Electric (EPE) established a new mission to transform the energy landscape though new generation, a modernized grid, transportation electrification and enhanced customer options. Central to this vison is the adoption of bold carbon-free energy goals defined by a commitment to 80%...
August 27, 2021 • Business News
TCEQ Approves El Paso Electric's Air Permit for Newman Unit 6
Today, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued El Paso Electric’s (EPE) air permit for Newman Unit 6. The issuance of the air permit authorizes EPE to begin construction of the state-of-the-art 228-megawatt (MW) natural gas replacement unit at the existing Newman Power Station. EPE’s generation portfolio will also...
August 27, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Now Offers Payment Kiosks Throughout Service Region
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) is expanding its customer service options with the introduction of customer service kiosks. Designed to enhance the customer service experience, four new self-service kiosks can now be found throughout the EPE service region.
December 21, 2021 • People
El Paso Electric Names Cynthia Piña Ortwein Regional Vice President
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) announces Cynthia Piña Ortwein as Regional Vice President effective Monday, August 16, 2021.
August 16, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Issues Statement on Settlement Regarding Newman Unit 6
EL PASO, Texas - Today, El Paso Electric (EPE) is pleased to announce we have entered into a settlement agreement with the Chaparral Community Coalition for Health and the Environment and Sierra Club regarding the air permit for Newman Unit 6. The permit will authorize EPE to begin construction of the state-of-the-art 228-megawatt natural gas...
August 10, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Issues An All Source Energy Generation Request For Proposal To Meet Growing Customer Demand by 2025 And The New Mexico Renewable Energy Act
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) issues an All Source Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain both short-term and long-term generating resources and renewable energy for its New Mexico customers by 2025. The objective of this RFP is to obtain renewable energy to meet New Mexico’s increasing Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and...
July 30, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Encourages All Customers To Enroll for FREE Paperless Billing
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) encourages all its customers to take advantage of the free and easy paperless billing program. Paperless billing offers the most convenient and environmentally friendly method to receive your electric bill.
July 30, 2021 • Business News
New Mexico Economic Development Fund, Established by El Paso Electric, Awards $300,000 to Regional Economic Development Organizations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico Economic Development Fund (NMEDF or Fund), in its inaugural year, announces the first recipients of its 2021 grant cycle with awards totaling $300,000 to Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) and The Borderplex Alliance, two regional economic development organizations.
July 28, 2021 • Business News
Utilities in New Mexico To Resume Disconnections in August
NEW MEXICO – In February 2021, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) took action to end the utility disconnection moratorium that had been in place during the pandemic. El Paso Electric (EPE) will resume disconnections for New Mexico customers beginning Monday, August 16, 2021 with notices set to go out to customers this week.
July 22, 2021 • Community
El Paso Electric Launches Customer Advisory Partnership to Drive Collaboration and Innovation
EL PASO, TX – El Paso Electric (EPE) is excited to announce the launch of its newest initiative to help drive innovation and collaboration between EPE and its diverse community. The Customer Advisory Partnership (CAP) brings together 16 community members from a variety of local businesses and community organizations. The...
July 19, 2021 • People
El Paso Electric Names Cheryl Mele Vice President of Customer Care and Corporate Communications
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) announces Cheryl Mele as the Vice President of Customer Care and Corporate Communications. Cheryl will begin her new role on Monday, July 19, 2021.
July 16, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Earns 2021 ENERGY STAR® Market Leader Award
EL PASO, TX – El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to announce that it has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR® Market Leader Award for its outstanding efforts to promote and support energy efficient construction and help homebuyers experience the peace of mind, quality, comfort, and value that come with living in an ENERGY STAR certified home or...
July 15, 2021 • Alerts
FREEWAY CLOSURE: Motor Vehicle Accident Damages Electric Pole Requiring Freeway Closure For Repair
EL PASO, Texas – A semi-truck crashed into an El Paso Electric (EPE) pole on Stevens Street at Gateway Boulevard East in Central El Paso. EPE crews will need to replace the electric pole and cross electric wires over Interstate 10. This work will require a full closure along Interstate 10 in this area in both directions from 8:00 p.m. to...
July 14, 2021 • People
El Paso Electric Team Member Appointed Assistant Governor of District-5520 Rotary
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) team member Yasser Murga has been appointed Assistant Governor of District 5520 Rotary, as he completes his Presidency of the Rotary Club of El Paso. The Rotary Club of El Paso is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose members plan and execute improvements for the well-being of the El Paso...
July 8, 2021 • People
El Paso Electric Team Member Named to Children’s Grief Center of El Paso Board of Directors
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) team member, Elena Saucedo, has been named to the Children’s Grief Center of El Paso Board of Directors.
June 30, 2021 • People
National Utility Organization Names El Paso Electric Team Member As 2nd Vice Chair
EL PASO, Texas – Western Utility Group (WUG), a national working group and committee of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), has named El Paso Electric (EPE) team member and Environmental Compliance Supervisor Kenton Martin as 2nd Vice Chair.
June 30, 2021 • People
El Paso Electric Team Member Named to Regional Economic Development Board
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) team member Alejandra Montalvo has been named to the Progress321 Board of Directors.
June 25, 2021 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Contractor Requires Closure Along Montana Ave
EL PASO, Texas – As part of the ongoing Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Montana Freeway Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to install new distribution infrastructure along Montana Avenue to accommodate additional load demands in the growing area. This will require a complete road closure in both directions...
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