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, Texas (March 5, 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).
As part of the finalist recognition, CHARGE Awards judges highlighted EPE’s commitment to serving a diverse customer base, specifically noting the company’s thoughtful bilingual communications and culturally relevant messaging, reflecting an understanding of the communities EPE serves and a focus on accessibility and inclusive engagement.
“Being recognized at CHARGE reinforces something we prioritize every day: meeting customers where they are, in the language and tone that feels familiar and respectful,” said Kelly Tomblin, President and CEO of El Paso Electric. “We’re proud of the team behind this work and what it represents—service, trust, and connection across the region.”
The Utility Brand of the Year honor at CHARGE North America 2026 was awarded to Xcel Energy.
About El Paso Electric
El Paso Electric is an energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission and distribution service to power approximately 465,000 customers in a 10,000 square mile area from Hatch, New Mexico to Van Horn, Texas. Major cities in the service region include El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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