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July 2, 2025 • Business News
EV Carsharing Comes to Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (July 2, 2025) – This fall, getting behind the wheel of an electric vehicle in Las Cruces will be as easy as reserving a ride and plugging in. Thanks to a partnership between the City of Las Cruces, El Paso Electric and Forth, a new EV carsharing program is launching and will bring affordable, sustainable...
July 2, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Issues an All-Source Request for Proposals to Reliably Meet Growing Demand for Customers
EL PASO, Texas (July 1, 2025) – El Paso Electric Company (EPE) issues an All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure capacity resources for its native load growth. These resources are crucial for meeting EPE’s system resource adequacy obligations ensuring reliable service to its expanding customer base. EPE may opt to include...
June 25, 2025 • Construction
Overnight Closure: El Paso Electric to Perform Work Along Loop 375 & Joe Battle Blvd.
EL PASO, Texas (June 25, 2025) - El Paso Electric (EPE) will be installing new power lines across the north- and southbound lanes of Loop 375 and Joe Battle Blvd. and will require an overnight closure between Edgemere Blvd. and Montana Ave. in far east El Paso. The closure will be from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, to 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June...
June 6, 2025 • Business News
Celebrating a Decade of Powering Careers: El Paso Electric and Doña Ana Community College Mark 10 Years of the Electrical Lineworker Program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (June 6, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) and Doña Ana Community College (DACC) are proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their joint Electrical Lineworker Program. The program has powered countless career opportunities in the utility industry and strengthened the regional workforce. In the past decade, EPE...
June 4, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Issues 2025 Expression of Interest for Upcoming Request for Proposals
EL PASO, Texas (June 4, 2025) – On June 2, 2025, El Paso Electric (EPE) issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to notify potential participants of an upcoming opportunity to contribute to the region’s evolving energy landscape. The EOI is intended to gauge early market interest and inform the development of a forthcoming Request for...
May 28, 2025 • Community
ECC Foundation Awards Grants to Area Nonprofits Driving Local Change
EL PASO, Texas (May 28, 2025) – The Electric Company Charitable Foundation (ECC Foundation), the philanthropic arm of El Paso Electric (EPE), proudly announces the recipients of its spring 2025 grant cycle. Now in its third year, the ECC Foundation continues to make transformative investments that support the communities it serves, awarding...
April 23, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Releases 2024 Sustainability Report Highlighting Year of Impact
EL PASO, Texas (April 23, 2025) - El Paso Electric (EPE) has released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing a pivotal year in its journey toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future. The report outlines how EPE is meeting the demands of a rapidly growing region while delivering reliable service and accelerating the transition to...
April 22, 2025 • Community
El Paso Electric Employees Celebrate Earth Day by Planting 150 Trees in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (April 22, 2025) - In celebration of Earth Day, more than 50 El Paso Electric (EPE) employees rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty to give back to the environment by planting 150 trees in El Paso.
April 22, 2025 • Business News
Texas Business Solar Program: Supporting Local Businesses with a Smarter Solar Option
EL PASO, Texas (April 22, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is excited to announce the launch of its Texas Business Solar program, a groundbreaking effort designed to provide businesses with access to clean, renewable solar energy without the need for on-site installations. Enrollment begins on April 22, 2025 — Earth Day — marking a...
March 26, 2025 • Construction
El Paso Electric to Conduct Work in Northwest El Paso to Improve Reliability
EL PASO, Texas (March 26, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) will be conducting construction work to its distribution infrastructure in Northwest El Paso to improve reliability, to accommodate growing energy needs and future development.
March 26, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Customers in Texas See a Credit on Their Bills
EL PASO, Texas (March 26, 2026) – All Texas El Paso Electric (EPE) customers will soon receive a credit on their bills from April to June 2025. The average residential customer will receive a bill credit ranging from $8.24 to $15.05 each month over the next three months.
March 20, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric and ev.energy Expand Managed EV Charging Program to Texas
EL PASO, Texas (March 20, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) and ev.energy, the leading provider of managed electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, have announced the launch of the EV Smart Rewards TX program, a pioneering initiative for EPE’s customers in Texas. This follows the successful sister program launch in New...
March 18, 2025 • Business News
Expanding Solar Savings: EPE Brings More Affordable Renewable Energy to Customers
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (March 18, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to announce that its newest Texas Community Solar facility is now online, bringing more solar energy to customers in Texas. The Chihuahuan Desert is a 10-megawatt facility that will provide solar energy to 5,000 additional customers, with lower monthly charges for current...
March 4, 2025 • Business News
Customers Can Take Advantage of Free Tree Trimming from El Paso Electric
EL PASO, Texas (March 4, 2025) - With high winds a regular part of life in our region, El Paso Electric (EPE) reminds customers that free tree trimming services are available to help prevent safety hazards and power outages. Trees growing too close to power lines can lead to electrical fires, service disruptions and even serious injuries. With...
February 27, 2025 • People
Cynthia Piña Ortwein Joins Prestigious Leadership Texas Program
EL PASO, Texas (February 27, 2025) – Cynthia Piña Ortwein from El Paso Electric (EPE) has been selected to join the Leadership Texas Class of 2025. Ortwein is one of 90 outstanding leaders competitively selected from across the state to participate in one of the longest-running statewide leadership development programs in the U.S....
February 14, 2025 • Business News
Prevent Power Outages: Dispose of Mylar Balloons Properly
EL PASO, Texas (February 14, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is urging customers to properly dispose of Mylar balloons to prevent power outages and electrical hazards. While helium-filled balloons are a popular addition to celebrations, it is not the helium that poses a risk—it's the metallic Mylar material that can cause serious power...
February 12, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Texas Customers Can Charge Their EVs and Save with New EV-Ready Pilot Programs
EL PASO, Texas (February 11, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) customers in Texas who own an EV or are thinking about getting one can now benefit from the new EV-Ready Pilot Programs. EPE designed these four pilot programs to help residential EV customers manage their home charging costs and to help commercial customers with public...
February 3, 2025 • Construction
Three-Night Closure of Portion of I-10 Required as El Paso Electric Upgrades Energy Delivery System
EL PASO, Texas (February 3, 2025) - El Paso Electric (EPE) will make enhancements to its energy delivery system and will require a three-night closure of I-10 east- and westbound between Redd Rd. and Artcraft Rd. The nightly closures will be from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning February 4 through February 7, 2025.
January 24, 2025 • Industry-related News
El Paso Electric Joins Southwest Power Pool Markets+ to Enhance Energy Reliability, Efficiency and Sustainability
EL PASO, Texas (January 24, 2025) - El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to announce its decision to join the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Markets+, a new energy market designed to provide enhanced grid reliability, increased customer savings and advancing sustainability efforts across the Western United States. This strategic move is tailored to meet...
January 31, 2025 • Construction
Three-Night Closure of Portion of I-10 Required as El Paso Electric Upgrades Energy Delivery System
EL PASO, Texas (January 24, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) will make enhancements to its energy delivery system and will require a three-night closure of I-10 east- and westbound between Artcraft Rd. and Transmountain Rd. The nightly closures will be from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning on January 28 through January 31, 2025.
January 21, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Expands Board of Directors with Visionary Leaders in Energy and Innovation
EL PASO, Texas (January 21, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan, Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at the New Mexico State University (NMSU), and Rudolph “Rudy” Wynter, former CEO and President of National...
January 14, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Launches Refreshed Website for Better Customer Experience
EL PASO, Texas (January 14, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) customers will now have a faster, easier way to access the services and information they rely on most, without needing to change a thing. With the launch of its refreshed website, still at epelectric.com, EPE has made managing accounts, tracking outages and finding energy-saving...
October 28, 2024 • Construction
Nightly Closures of Portion of George Dieter Dr. at Gateway Blvd. West as El Paso Electric Enhances Energy Delivery System
EL PASO, Texas (October 28, 2024) – El Paso Electric (EPE) will make enhancements to its energy delivery system and will require approximately three weeks of nightly road closures of the intersection of George Dieter Dr. and Gateway Blvd. West. Lane closures on Gateway Blvd. West from Don Haskins Dr. to George Dieter Dr. are expected to...
October 22, 2024 • Business News
Texas Customers to See Credit on Bills Soon
EL PASO, Texas (October 22, 2024) – All Texas El Paso Electric (EPE) customers will receive a credit on their bills this November and December. The average residential customer will receive a credit of approximately $3.00, an estimated savings of 3.75%. The refund will be reflected on the fuel charge line item on customer bills.
September 25, 2024 • Community
Supplies for Success: EPE Employees Energize Van Horn Students with School Essentials
VAN HORN, Texas (September 25, 2024) – On September 24, 2024, El Paso Electric (EPE) employees delivered school supplies to students of Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District to support their academic success.
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