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SAN DIEGO and EL PASO, Texas (September 25, 2023) – EDF Renewables North America today announced the execution of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with El Paso Electric (EPE). The PPA covers the output from the 150 MWac Milagro Solar and the 75 MW / 300 MWh Milagro Storage Project, which are slated for commercial operation in 2025.
Posted on September 25, 2023
People
The El Paso Electric (EPE) board of directors is pleased to welcome Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala as the newest independent board member.
Posted on July 31, 2023
People
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric’s (EPE) board of directors today announced Edward “Ed” Escudero has been appointed as the new chairman of the board. Escudero previously was serving as vice chairman and replaces Frank Cassidy following Cassidy’s retirement. Escudero has been a part of EPE’s board of directors since 2012.
Posted on July 27, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) and the County of El Paso (County) are joining forces to propel the region towards a more sustainable future by announcing the installation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at the renowned El Paso County Coliseum. This partnership signifies a major step forward in driving accessible and eco-friendly transportation options for the community. Together, EPE and the County are igniting a green revolution that will electrify the roads and pave the way for a cleaner, greener El Paso.
Posted on July 12, 2023
Alerts
EL PASO, Texas (June 16, 2023) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is ready to provide the energy our customers need during the expected high-temperature season our region experiences each year.
Posted on June 19, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas (June 6, 2023) – El Paso Electric’s (EPE) 12th annual summer college internship program kicked off on May 23, 2023. This year, the summer college intern program consists of six exceptional interns who will gain hands-on experience in various departments, including Substation Construction and Auto Engineering, Business Analytics, Organizational Development, Power Generation and Corporate Communications.
Posted on June 6, 2023
Construction
EL PASO, Texas (June 5, 2023) - Interstate 10 (I-10) will be completely closed in both north and south directions – including the access roads – on Thursday, June 8 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for El Paso Electric upgrades to distribution power lines.
Posted on June 5, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas (May 24, 2023) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is committed to making energy more affordable in our region. From June 1 to September 30, 2023, Texas customers can expect an average savings of $11 per month on their bills.
Posted on May 24, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas (May 24, 2023) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is committed to making energy more affordable in our region. In June of 2023, New Mexico customers can expect an average savings of $18 on their bills. Fuel and purchased power costs are adjusted monthly for New Mexico customers.
Posted on May 24, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas (May 15, 2023) – Smart meter installations begin today in the El Paso Electric (EPE) service area. A smart meter will provide every customer with access to more information about their energy usage so they can track and make real-time changes on how they are using their energy.
Posted on May 15, 2023
Community
We want to thank the voters who cast their ballot in this election that was so important to the people of El Paso. We appreciate the confidence that you have demonstrated in our plan to deliver carbon-free resources to our community.
Posted on May 8, 2023
Construction
EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Electric (EPE) will be making improvements to its electrical infrastructure -extending a powerline in New Mexico on May 4, 2023. These improvements will ensure reliability in electrical services to the area. Road closures are expected in the segment of Interstate 10 between the Ohara Bridge and Vado Bridge.
Posted on May 3, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) released its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2022, highlighting its achievements in the energy and environmental sectors. The report is a part of EPE's continuous effort to collect, measure, and report sustainability metrics, and it provides detailed information about the company's sustainability performance and carbon reduction goals.
Posted on April 26, 2023
Community
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) announced today the release of a short film for the VISION 2045 campaign, an initiative that highlights stories of sustainability champions leading the way in innovation.
Posted on April 14, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 SCORE program. The program, which incentivizes energy efficiency projects, is administered by CLEAResult as the program implementer and El Paso Electric (EPE) is the program sponsor.
Posted on April 12, 2023
Business News
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico - April 5, 2023 – Local leaders, community members and partners joined executives from El Paso Electric and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to celebrate the commissioning of the Buena Vista Energy Center, the largest solar facility in the El Paso Electric (EPE) service region and the largest in the state of New Mexico.
Posted on April 5, 2023
Business News
Foundation will support local charities that promote education, economic development and environmental stewardship
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) proudly announces the launch of the Electric Company Charitable Foundation (ECC), a new philanthropic arm that is committed to making transformative investments in the communities we serve to help our region thrive and foster a culture of empowerment for future generations. The ECC Foundation replaces the Community Partner Program, EPE’s historical giving program, and will focus its grant-giving impact on nonprofit projects and programs that align with its three new focus areas.
Posted on April 4, 2023
Business News
Starting April 1 through April 30, El Paso Electric (EPE) New Mexico and Texas residential customers can take advantage of the opportunity to recycle their old refrigerator, freezer and window air conditionersand get paid $70 through EPE’s Appliance Recycling Program.
Posted on April 3, 2023
Business News
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for our dedication and commitment to helping customers save on energy consumption and efforts in customer outreach and education on energy efficiency.
Posted on March 28, 2023
Business News
El Paso Electric (EPE) welcomed a group of more than 20 members of the El Paso Chamber’s Leadership El Paso Class 44 for an exclusive tour of our innovative Buena Vista Energy Center, a new utility-scale solar facility. The Buena Vista Energy Center will generate an impressive 120 megawatts (MW) of renewable power and boasts a capacity of 50 MWs of battery storage set to go online in early April.
Posted on March 8, 2023
Community
While we are actively supporting the goals of an environmentally sustainable future for our region, we are embedding and evaluating all possible technology and generation to achieve these goals. We believe Proposition K is too limited and does not include the wide array of customer solutions and technologies available to affordably achieve those goals. For all these reasons, El Paso Electric does not support the municipalization efforts stated within the Climate Charter.
Posted on March 6, 2023
Business News
El Paso Electric (EPE) President and CEO, Kelly Tomblin, issues the following statement regarding the National Weather Service high wind advisory.
Posted on February 22, 2023
Alerts
El Paso Electric (EPE) would like to inform our valued customers that our customer care department and customer features will be unavailable as we transition to a new customer service system.
Posted on February 21, 2023
Community
El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to recognize the six recipients of the Texas Energy Efficiency Top Participating Contractor Awards for 2022. EPE’s Energy Efficiency Programs partner with local contractors to help homeowners and businesses lower their electric bills and reduce their carbon footprint by making their spaces more energy efficient.
Posted on February 8, 2023
Business News
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) is pleased to announce that our Texas customers will see a reduction on their utility bill beginning February 2023. An average residential customer will see a monthly savings of $12.90 on their winter utility bill.
Posted on January 18, 2023