February 19, 2026 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric’s Response to the City of El Paso's Comments on Rate Proceeding
EL PASO, Texas (February 19, 2026) – 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 serve its 470,000 customers and the more than 1,200 local employees who power this company will continue to do so regardless of the outcome of a rate case filing.
As El Paso and our larger Texas service region continue to grow and energy demand increases, responsible planning remains essential. Replacing older generation units and incorporating new resources strengthens grid stability and reliability. El Paso Electric’s mission is to continue to be one of the most reliable utilities in the country and to provide the people it serves with the safety and opportunity they deserve. The Company remains focused on delivering safe, dependable service while preparing the system to meet the region’s long-term energy needs."
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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