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March 5, 2026 • Industry-related News
El Paso Electric recognized as finalist for “Utility Brand of the Year” at CHARGE North America 2026
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) was recognized as a finalist for Utility Brand of the Year at the CHARGE Awards North America, presented during the CHARGE North America Conference in San Antonio, Texas (February 26–27, 2026).
March 5, 2026 • Industry-related News
El Paso Electric and Base Power Install First Home Battery in El Paso as part of New Reliability Pilot Program
El Paso Electric Company (EPE), in partnership with Base Power (“Base”), has completed the first residential battery installation in El Paso as part of EPE’s new Battery Storage Pilot Program. This effort is designed to help serve customers in select areas where traditional infrastructure expansion is limited, while also...
March 2, 2026 • Business News
El Paso Electric Issues 2026 Expression of Interest for Upcoming Request for Proposals
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify and engage with potential developers for the region's upcoming energy projects. Published on March 2, 2026, this EOI serves as a preliminary step to gather market interest, specifically on demand-side solutions, including Innovative load management, demand...
February 27, 2026 • Business News
El Paso Electric Provides Refund to Texas Customers
El Paso Electric (EPE) will issue a $40M refund to Texas customers through the fuel charge with an automatic bill credit that will appear over the March, April and May 2026 billing cycles.
February 20, 2026 • EPE Related News
Statement from Kelly Tomblin on the Public Utility Commission of Texas Decision on El Paso Electric’s 2025 Rate Review
"While we respect the Commission’s decision, we firmly stand by our original filing that sought to recover approximately $1.55 billion in infrastructure investments that we have spent to bolster reliability and growth in our Texas service area. Our customers have depended on these investments since 2020 and the rates in place today and...
February 19, 2026 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric’s Response to the City of El Paso's Comments on Rate Proceeding
In response to the City of El Paso's recent comments about the El Paso Electric’s Rate Proceeding , EPE offers the following: "It is unfortunate when public messaging is framed in a way that suggests customers need to be protected from the utility responsible for delivering their electric service. El Paso Electric has a duty to...
February 19, 2026 • Community
Electric Company Charitable Foundation opens 2026 grant application period
The Electric Company Charitable Foundation (ECCF) announced today that its grant application portal is now open for eligible nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits may submit grant applications online at eccfoundation.org. The application period closes April 3, 2026.
February 10, 2026 • Industry-related News
El Paso Electric and Base Power Launch Residential Distributed Energy Storage Program to Strengthen Grid Reliability
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) and Base Power today announced a new pilot program that will use home battery systems to help reduce strain and strengthen the electric grid during times of high electricity demand. The program represents a scalable model for utilities seeking to add flexible, customer-sited capacity to the grid on...
December 17, 2025 • Community
El Paso Electric Provides Winter Blankets to Sparks and Agua Dulce Communities
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) recently provided $5,000 worth of winter blankets to families in the Sparks and Agua Dulce communities, helping residents stay warm during the colder winter months.
October 1, 2025 • Community
El Paso Electric Ready to Assist Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdown
With the federal government shutdown now in effect, El Paso Electric (EPE) is ready to support customers who are federal employees and may be facing financial uncertainty. EPE offers a variety of programs and resources designed to help customers keep their power on and manage bills during difficult times.
September 13, 2025 • Business News
El Paso Electric Marks Texas First with Successful EV Ride & Drive
EL PASO, Texas (September 13, 2025) - In a Texas first for El Paso Electric (EPE), the community had the chance to experience the thrill of electric driving at the company’s inaugural EV Ride & Drive event held at the El Paso County Coliseum. Almost 300 attendees test drove a lineup of popular electric vehicles (EVs) from multiple...
September 9, 2025 • Business News
EEI Announces El Paso Electric as Emergency Response Award Recipient
EL PASO, Texas (September 9, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award. Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions...
September 4, 2025 • Business News
The Electric Company Charitable Foundation Establishes $25,000 Endowment for Student Success at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (September 4, 2025) – The Electric Company Charitable Foundation (Foundation) has announced a new endowment of $25,000 to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), created to advance student success and expand opportunities for future graduates. This gift underscores the Foundation’s commitment to education as a...
August 28, 2025 • People
EPE Director Lily Bustamante Named 2025 Rising Star by Women's Energy Summit
EL PASO, Texas (August 28, 2025) – El Paso Electric (EPE) proudly announces that Lily Bustamante, Director of Transmission and Substation Engineering has been named a 2025 Rising Star by the Women’s Energy Summit (WES).
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.
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