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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...
May 18, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Expands Partnership with General Motors on Electric Vehicle Discounts
EL PASO, Texas – The partnership established between El Paso Electric (EPE) and General Motors (GM) continues to charge forward by welcoming another local dealership to EPE’s GoEV Savings Program. EPE customers can now shop at Bravo Chevrolet Cadillac Las Cruces for the latest incentives on 2020 and 2021 Chevrolet Bolts and save...
May 18, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Receives Preliminary Approval to Adjust Fuel Factor in Texas Service Area
EL PASO, TX – El Paso Electric (EPE) customers who reside in Texas will see an increase on their electric bill beginning this May as a direct result of fuel costs. EPE also reminds customers who are struggling to pay their electric bill to contact the Company’s Customer Care Team to learn of payment assistance.
April 30, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Takes Major Step In Building A Smarter Energy Future For All Customers
EL PASO, Texas – Access to detailed energy use and billing information; quicker response times to power outages; empowered customers with energy-saving tools; and, improved customer service. These benefits will all be part of the new normal for every El Paso Electric (EPE) customer as the Company files its Advanced Metering System (AMS)...
April 30, 2021 • Construction
El Paso Electric To Make Infrastructure Upgrades In Hatch
HATCH, New Mexico – El Paso Electric (EPE) will be making improvements this Saturday, April 17 to the Hatch Substation that serves a large portion for the Village of Hatch. These improvements will allow for the substation to manage additional demand and help improve service reliability for EPE customers in Hatch. In order to safely complete...
March 29, 2021 • Community
National Service Provider Donates to Bright Hearts of El Paso Fund
EL PASO, Texas — DYOPATH, a managed service provider and information technology provider, announces its financial pledge for the Bright Hearts of El Paso Fund – an initiative aimed at assisting El Paso County residents who are behind on their electric bill payments. DYOPATH is set to donate $2,000 that will be matched 100% by El Paso...
March 8, 2021 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURES: El Paso Electric To Make Infrastructure Upgrades Along Gateway West At Eastlake Boulevard
As part of an ongoing initiative to enhance electric service, El Paso Electric (EPE) will be making improvements to the electrical infrastructure in East El Paso. These improvements will take place along Gateway Boulevard West between Nonap Road and RV Drive requiring partial road closures and detours within the area beginning Tuesday, March 9...
March 8, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Texas Appliance Recycling Program New $70 rebate for limited time only
EL PASO, Texas – Through March 31, 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 8, 2021 • Local News
New Mexico land office approves Las Cruces solar leases
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard on Monday signed four leases with the city of Las Cruces that will boost the community’s renewable energy initiatives.
March 5, 2021 • EPE Related News
Car crashes and takes down transmission pole leaving 2300 EPE customers without power in Socorro, TX
Car crashes and takes down transmission pole leaving 2300 EPE customers without power in Socorro, TX
March 5, 2021 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Texas Residential Appliance Recycling Program Offers Promo for March
El Paso Electric Texas Residential Appliance Recycling Program Offers Promo for March
March 5, 2021 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric partners with dealership to offer discount on electric vehicle
El Paso Electric is partnering with General Motors to offer discounts on electric vehicles. The utility said the GoEV Savings Program can help provide thousands of dollars in discounts on the 2020 and 2021 Chevrolet Bolt.
March 3, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Partners with General Motors to Offer Discounts on Electric Vehicles
El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to welcome General Motors (GM) to EPE’s GoEV Savings Program. GM is offering several thousand dollars in discounts on the 2020 and 2021 Chevrolet Bolt.
March 2, 2021 • Business News
El Paso Electric Adds Live Customer Care Chat Feature to Better Serve Customers
As part of an ongoing effort to enhance the customer service experience customers have come to expect from El Paso Electric (EPE), the Utility unveils the live chat feature available on the throughout epelectric.com. The new website chat feature, called “EPE Chat” will be available to all customers from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. MST...
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