b"WaterEPE utilizes water in power generation for temperature regulation to maintain the efficiency of the power plant units and to decrease NOx emissions during the combustion cycle. As we generate electricity in a desert, we remain mindful and carefully manage water usage by ensuring we optimize the cycling of water in our cooling towers, utilize dry cooling technology in our latest units and continue to transform our generation portfolio with more renewable resources.Water Consumption Rate 2024 Water Rates: EPE-Owned GenerationYear Rate (Liters/Net MWh) 1 Power Station Water Consumption(gal/kWh)2024 2,048 Montana 0.172023 2,291 Rio Grande 0.652022 2,349 Newman 0.39Water rates include reclaimed water provided to Newman Power Station Copper0.06from the Fred Hervey Water Reclamation Plant.Palo Verde 0.7Water consumption data calculated based on gross generation.Water consumption from Palo Verde is estimated as 15.8 percent (EPE's ownership)of water consumed by Units 1, 2 and 3.Sources of Water for EPE's Local GenerationRECLAIMEDWATER30 % GROUNDWATER43 % PURCHASED FROMEL PASO WATERSELF\x07SUPPLIED 27 %GROUNDWATER SOURCEDFROM THE HUECO\x07MESILLABOLSON AQUIFER36"