b'Cybersecurity at EPE Safeguarding Systems and Building TrustCybersecurity is at the core of our operations, ensuring the reliability and security of systems critical to public safety, service continuity and the trust of our community, employees and customers alike. Excellence in Cybersecurity Standards: EPE proudly ranks in the Advanced category for BitSight Security Ratings, placing us in the top 1% of 179 companies within our Utilities Industry Peer groupa testament to our unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence.Comprehensive Cybersecurity Awareness Program:Our program addresses vital topics such as Cyber Awareness, Email Security, Password Strength, Mobile Device Security and defense against Phishing/Vishing attacks. In 2024, we exceeded our goals, achieving a phishing training failure rate below 3.5% and delivering annual cybersecurity training to 100% of staff members.Leadership in Community Cybersecurity: Beyond internal efforts, EPE leads regional cybersecurity awareness by collaborating with organizations like InfraGard and participating in events such as ResponseCon, Hack the Border and the FBI Annual Cyber Conference. These initiatives reinforce our role as a trusted leader in advancing cybersecurity knowledge and awareness within the broader community.Smart Meter Update2024 SummaryInstalled Jan - Dec 2024 AMR Meter Remaining Dec 31Texas 233,060 73,579New Mexico 92,673 11,267Total 325,733 84,846TEXAS COMPLETION NM COMPLETION TOTAL COMPLETION81.48% 91.35% 83.90%27'