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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...
June 25, 2021 • Community
El Paso Electric Hosts Free LED Lightbulb Giveaways at New Mexico Payment Centers
EL PASO, Texas – As part of an ongoing initiative to help customers save on their electric bill this summer, El Paso Electric (EPE) will be hosting multiple days of LED lightbulb giveaways at its two New Mexico Customer Care Payment Center locations in Anthony and Las Cruces.
June 24, 2021 • Community
El Paso Electric 10th Annual Summer College Internship Is Officially In Session
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric’s (EPE) Summer College Internship Program is officially in session. The Company welcomed 13 college and graduate scholars as this year’s program cohort, which also celebrates 10 years. Launched back in 2011, EPE’s Summer College Internship Program is an initiative that offers homegrown...
June 23, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Statement Regarding 2020 Rate Case Order Issued by New Mexico PRC
Kelly A. Tomblin, El Paso Electric President and CEO, issues a statement regarding the 2020 Rate Case Order issued today by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.
June 10, 2021 • Community
El Paso Electric Speaks to the Critical Need for Generation to Meet Growing Customer Demand
EL PASO, Texas - Newman Unit 6 remains a critical resource for all El Paso Electric (EPE) customers now and for those in the future. Newman Unit 6 will be equipped with state-of-the-art air pollution control reducing emissions of ozone precursors by 95% compared to the older units. EPE is continuing through the air permit approval...
June 9, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Reopens Customer Care Payment Centers, Provides Additional In-Person Assistance Resources
EL PASO, Texas – After 15 months of being closed due to the pandemic, El Paso Electric (EPE) reopens all Customer Care Payment Centers throughout its service territory allowing for in-person assistance including bill payment options. EPE Customer Care Payment Centers will also be hosting ‘navigators,’ team members who will be...
June 4, 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 safely run distribution power lines across Montana Avenue at Firestone Drive. This will require a complete road closure in both directions along Montana Avenue between Limerick Road...
June 4, 2021 • Community
El Paso Electric Relaunches Customer Utility Assistance Program to Help Families, Employees Already Raise $25,000
EL PASO, Texas – In an ongoing effort to connect families to utility payment assistance, El Paso Electric (EPE, or the Company), has officially relaunched it’s long-standing program called Project Care. A week-long fundraising campaign among EPE employees helped kick-start the Project Care program with a donation of over $25,000.
June 1, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Submits Required 2021 Base Rate Application in Texas to Comply with PUC Rules
EL PASO, Texas – As required by the Public Utility Regulatory Act and the Public Utility Commission Texas (PUC) Rules, El Paso Electric (EPE, or the Company) submitted a base rate application for its Texas customers today.
May 21, 2021 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Contactor to Conduct Work Along Horizon Blvd.
EL PASO, Texas – As part of an ongoing effort to meet the growing energy demands in the far east region of the El Paso Electric (EPE) Texas service territory, the Utility’s contractor – GSW Electric – will need to safely run new distribution lines across the intersection of Horizon Boulevard and Rodman Street. This will...
May 21, 2021 • Community
Bright Hearts of El Paso Fund raises $240,000 to assist more than 900 El Paso Electric customers
El Paso, Texas (May 20, 2021) – The Bright Hearts of El Paso Fund distributed over $240,000 to assist more than 900 El Paso County residents in paying electric bills. The fund concluded its campaign on April 30, 2021.
May 18, 2021 • Community
International Saas and Professional Services Company Donates to Bright Hearts of El Paso Fund
EL PASO, Texas — Meridian Integration LLC, a leading company in digital engagement, implementation, migration and consulting services for the utility industry, announces its financial donation to the Bright Hearts of El Paso Fund – an initiative aimed at assisting El Paso County residents who are behind on their electric bill payments....
May 18, 2021 • Community
Partnership between The Great Khalid Foundation and El Paso Electric Culminates in Inaugural Fine Arts Student Exhibition
EL PASO, Texas – During Black History Month in February this year, an exciting new partnership between The Great Khalid Foundation and El Paso Electric (EPE) was announced that now culminates into the inaugural Fine Arts Student Exhibition: Celebrating Black History. A unique, one-of-a-kind exhibition of locally produced art by middle and...
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