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December 18, 2020 • EPE Related News
New Mexico regulators reject proposed $163.8 million El Paso Electric power plant project
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Wednesday unanimously rejected El Paso Electric's controversial plan to spend $163.8 million to add a new, natural gas-fired generating unit to the Newman power plant in Northeast El Paso.
December 18, 2020 • EPE Related News
New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge winners announced
Participants from 33 high school teams convened virtually Dec. 12 for the second New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge, a competition testing students’ ability to use science, technology, engineering and math to solve real-world problems. Led by New Mexico’s Office of the Governor, the Challenge was a collaboration between New...
December 18, 2020 • Local News
1st COVID-19 vaccines arrive in El Paso and Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in El Paso and Las Cruces on Tuesday morning.
December 18, 2020 • EPE Related News
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Denies El Paso Electric Request To Build Gas Generator
Today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission unanimously denied El Paso Electric's request to build a 228-MW natural-gas generator, citing EPE’s failure to consider the requirements of the Energy Transition Act.
December 18, 2020 • Local News
Oscar Leeser 'humbled and excited' to be elected mayor of El Paso, incumbent Dee Margo concedes
El Paso chose a new leader in a former mayor Saturday, electing Oscar Leeser by a landslide. Incumbent Mayor Dee Margo conceded to Leeser soon after early voting numbers showed a deficit too massive to overcome.
December 11, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric keeps holiday spirit alive with sponsorship of local events done safely
El Paso Electric continues to help keep the holiday spirit alive with sponsorships of Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Annual Cookies, Cocoa and Holiday Cheer featuring a safe drive-through light show, and the live streaming of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” Broadway show which was shared on the Texas morning talk show, Daytime...
December 11, 2020 • Local News
Canutillo ISD names 2018 grad to fill vacant school board seat
CANUTILLO, Texas – The Canutillo Independent School District’s Board of Trustees has a new member. Tristan Hernandez was named to the board during a special meeting on Tuesday.
December 11, 2020 • EPE Related News
Op-Ed: El Paso Electric’s Newman 6 chosen over Lower Cost Renewable Energy Mix
On November 16th, a Recommended Decision to deny the Newman 6 methane gas turbine was submitted by Hearing Examiner Elizabeth Hurst in the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) case regarding the potential capacity addition.
December 8, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric gas plant expansion unnecessary
New Mexicans are no strangers to energy development. From the Four Corners to the Permian Basin, New Mexico’s tribal communities and Hispanic communities in particular have been hard hit by our quixotic quest for more polluting fossil fuels. As a result, over 130,000 New Mexicans live within a half mile threat radius of an oil and gas well,...
December 10, 2020 • Local News
El Paso County Judge discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution in El Paso
On this week’s edition of Built In The Borderland, Robert Holguin talks to El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego about whether or not El Paso will get its fair share of COVID19 vaccines.
December 3, 2020 • Business News
Give the Gift of Energy Savings
Just in time for the holiday season, give the gift of energy efficient products and save your loved ones on their energy use all year long. Visit El Paso Electric’s online store, EP Electric Marketplace, and find popular energy and money saving items with the largest rebate taken off each item.
December 4, 2020 • EPE Related News
Kickin' It with Kelly: For every story shared, Kelly will donate $25 to The Kelly Center for Hunger Relief
Kickin' It with Kelly: For every story shared, Kelly will donate $25 to The Kelly Center for Hunger Relief
December 4, 2020 • Local News
El Paso Water bills to increase under proposal presented to Public Service Board
El Paso Water customers would see their water and sewer rates increase for a sixth consecutive year in March if proposed 2% rate increases are approved.
December 4, 2020 • EPE Related News
WinterFest 2020 goes virtual; events planned throughout holiday season
WinterFest season will commence with a unique virtual launch celebration Saturday, Dec. 5. The online celebration will include various virtual programs and festive events created by the City’s Quality of Life Departments, the El Paso International Airport and Destination El Paso.
December 4, 2020 • EPE Related News
PWR Celebrates PWR Day with Donation Drive
The El Paso Electric Power-ful Women Resources (PWR) Program serves two main purposes: to serve within EPE and to serve in our community. This year’s PWR Day brought employees together over a two-day span to do a drive-by voluntary donation drive on November 30 and a half-day virtual conference on December 1 with over 90 employees in...
December 4, 2020 • EPE Related News
84th annual Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of Virtual Sun Bowl Parade
KTSM 9 News and the Sun Bowl Association have teamed up to present the 84th annual Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of Virtual Sun Bowl Parade.
December 4, 2020 • EPE Related News
City creates position to strengthen partnership with El Paso Electric: Elizabeth Triggs
A healthy and reliable electric utility is without a doubt critical to the well-being and vibrancy of any growing community. For nearly 120 years, El Paso Electric (EPE) has filled that role for our region, providing electricity to over 436,000 customers in west Texas and southern New Mexico.
November 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
EPE Celebrates National Recycling Day 2020
Sunday, November 15, 2020: It's National #RecyclingDay and #EPElectric is happy to share with you the success of the Appliance Recycling Program, and how YOU can get involved!
November 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Pasoans raise concerns over planned $140m generator for El Paso Electric
In a public meeting on Tuesday night, El Pasoans aired their concerns about El Paso Electric’s plans for a multimillion dollar power plant project in Northeast El Paso. The Newman 6 addition would add a natural gas generator to the current Newman power plant at the intersection of Stan Roberts Sr Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
November 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
NMSU names EPE Team Member and Head of IT, Gary Bruner, as Outstanding Alumni 2020
El Paso Electric (EPE) congratulates Gary Bruner, who was named as New Mexico State University’s Agricutural Economics and Agricultural Business Outstanding Alumni 2020.
November 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
Customer Assistance When You Need It
El Paso Electric understands that due to the current pandemic, many of our customers may be facing financial difficulties. If you or someone you know is having difficulty paying your home electricity bills, our Customer Care team can help you address your concerns and gain peace of mind.
November 16, 2020 • Alerts
El Paso Utilities Unite to Educate and Empower Customers to Avoid Scams
El Paso Electric (EPE), El Paso Water and Texas Gas Service team up to raise awareness and educate customers on scams through the fourth annual Utility Scam Awareness Week initiative. Initiated by the Utilities United Against Scams, or UUAS, the week-long advocacy and awareness campaign focuses on educating customers of the tactics scammers use to...
November 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Utilities Unite to Educate and Empower Customers to Avoid Scams
El Paso Electric (EPE), El Paso Water and Texas Gas Service team up to raise awareness and educate customers on scams through the fourth annual Utility Scam Awareness Week initiative. Initiated by the Utilities United Against Scams, or UUAS, the week-long advocacy and awareness campaign focuses on educating customers of the tactics scammers use to...
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