What’s at Stake?
Providing safe and reliable power 24/7 is the top priority for El Paso Electric. We’re investing in new, efficient generation units and installing sturdier equipment that can withstand harsh weather conditions. Our work will help prevent outages and ensure we can meet the growing demand for electricity.
See what El Paso Electric is doing to ensure reliability and resiliency for its customers.
A Grid You Can Depend on 24/7
We provide safe, secure, and reliable power by ensuring our energy grid is built to keep up with growing demand. We’re proactively upgrading our system to prevent costly grid failures and provide a more dependable system for our community.
New Generation Unit Enhances Reliability
El Paso Electric recently commissioned Newman Unit 6, a natural gas generation unit that can be running at full capacity within 10 minutes. It’s important to have a diverse energy mix, including resources that can start quickly to address sudden changes on the electric grid.
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