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July 30, 2020 • EPE Related News
Postergan venta de EP Electric
La venta pendiente de El Paso Electric (EPE) a JP Morgan Management Inc., tasada en 4.3 mil millones de dólares, fue postergada de común acuerdo por espacio de...
June 5, 2020 • EPE Related News
Utility internship goes virtual
El Paso Electric recently welcomed a new cohort of eight college students for its annual summer internship program. The students will participate in an eight-week career-development program with an El Paso Electric department related to their field of study. They will also lead a corporate social responsibility project as part...
June 1, 2020 • Local News
Coronavirus in Texas: No consensus on whether El Paso is ready to reopen
Gov. Greg Abbott had given El Paso County and the Amarillo area — two of the state's biggest recent COVID-19 hot spots — a temporary reprieve from implementing Texas' next phase of reopening. That reprieve was set to last until last Friday, both areas were required to implement the newest phase of reopening that took...
June 1, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric sale deadline extended three months due to pending federal agency approval
The deadline for El Paso Electric's pending $4.3 billion sale has been extended to Sept. 1. The sale's closing deadline had been today, June 1. Officials with the electric utility and the buyer, the JP Morgan Chase-tied Infrastructure Investments Fund, or IIF, announced Monday that they agreed to extend the sale deadline as...
June 1, 2020 • Community
EPE Manages Beyond Pandemic To Safely Maintain Annual College Summer Internship Program
El Paso Electric (EPE) officially welcomes its newest cohort of eight college scholars for the Company’s 9th annual summer internship program. College students will participate in an eight-week career-development program with an EPE department related to their field of study, as well as lead a corporate social...
June 5, 2020 • EPE Related News
ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric to Conduct Work Along Pendale Road
El Paso Electric (EPE) will be replacing transmission lines and completing several wire crossings in the Mission Valley area of El Paso along Pendale Road between Roseway and North Loop Drives. For the safety of the public, EPE will be requiring a three-day road closure to...
June 5, 2020 • EPE Related News
Moving forward in a ‘smart’ new normal
As stay-at-home orders are eased and businesses begin to reopen, it is tempting to think that life can go “back to normal” in our region. But the truth is, it needs to be a “smart” new normal.
May 29, 2020 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric to Conduct Work Along Pendale Road
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE) will be replacing transmission lines and completing several wire crossings in the Mission Valley area of El Paso along Pendale Road between Roseway and North Loop Drives. For the safety of the public, EPE will be requiring a three-day road...
May 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
Students rewarded for offering solutions to Climate Change, Digital Divide
On Thursday, May 28, Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation wrapped up the school year with a virtual awards ceremony that rewarded students for their hard work completing in two of the most difficult real-world competitions sponsored by Prudential, El Paso Electric, and Workforce Solutions Borderplex.
May 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
Far East El Paso Power Outage on Thursday, May 28
Far East El Paso Power Outage on Thursday, May 28
May 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric helps Texas Tech students impacted by pandemic
El Paso Electric has donated $5,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso’s Student Frontline Emergency Fund. The fund was created to help Texas Tech El Paso students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to temporary hardship or unforeseen emergencies related...
May 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso ranks 3rd in Texas, 18th in nation for solar energy
AUSTIN - With more than 50 megawatts of solar energy, El Paso ranks 3rd in Texas and 18th nationally, according to a new report released today by Environment Texas Research & Policy Center. The results come from the seventh edition of Shining Cities 2020: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy.
May 22, 2020 • EPE Related News
Despite paying back rent thanks to El Paso’s generosity, woman still doesn’t have electricity yet
EL PASO, Texas -- El Pasoans came through for a northeast El Paso woman whose electricity was cut off because she was delinquent on her rent.
May 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric sees record low solar prices as it secures New Mexico project approvals
El Paso Electric set out to grow its renewable resources to comply with New Mexico's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), requiring 20% of the utility's retail energy sales to come from renewable energy by 2020.
May 15, 2020 • EPE Related News
PRC approves job-creating, low-cost renewable/storage projects
Commentary: A Wednesday decision by New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioners means New Mexico will get new investment, jobs and some of the lowest-cost renewable energy in the world with solar at 1.5 cents per kwh.
April 30, 2020 • EPE Related News
FERC confirms Goldman Sachs ties to renewables company, opening door for push on corporate transparency
FERC determined defining affiliation was inconsequential in a previous case involving a financial vehicle backed by JPMorgan.
April 30, 2020 • Industry-related News
Utility shutoff bans are in effect for many families, but what happens when they end?
If there was ever a time to appreciate that electricity service is not a "luxury item," this is it. Large utilities across the nation and half of all states have taken steps to prevent power shutoffs for customers who fall behind on their bills during the coronavirus crisis. It's a recognition that energy is essential to...
April 30, 2020 • Local News
Mayor says El Paso hasn’t reached virus peak, disagrees with governor lifting stay home order
EL PASO, Texas -- Amid the deadliest day to date for El Paso during the coronavirus pandemic, with four new deaths in 24 hours, Mayor Dee Margo said the Borderland has not reached its' peak.
April 28, 2020 • Local News
El Paso City Council keeping Downtown arena and Mexican American Cultural Center on the table
The El Paso City Council has decided not to suspend the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center and Mexican American Cultural Center.
April 28, 2020 • Regional News
Doña Ana County Commission calls on state to reopen businesses
LAS CRUCES - The Doña Ana County Commission approved a symbolic resolution calling on the state to reopen businesses deemed nonessential under public health guidelines meant to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
April 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
In Era Of Social Distancing, Most Utilities Unlikely To Embrace Mergers In 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is expected to be felt on the utility sector for quite some time. The uncertainty associated with the pandemic has roiled the financial markets in recent weeks and has altered the focus of many utilities. The likelihood of new large electric and natural gas utility mergers and acquisitions being announced in the near...
April 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
Face masks in Texas no longer mandated, but strongly recommended
EL PASO, Texas (CBS4) — City of El Paso officials says while it is encouraged to wear a face mask or a face covering, there will no longer be penalties if you don’t.
April 29, 2020 • EPE Related News
Renters protected from eviction, utility shut-off for next billing cycle
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — As we enter another billing cycle, KFOX14 asked how you’re protected. They’re essential too: A roof over your head and utilities.
April 28, 2020 • Regional News
Gov. Abbott unveils plan to allow many businesses to open Friday in limited fashion
AUSTIN — The stay-at-home guidelines handed down by Gov. Greg Abbott nearly four weeks ago will be allowed to expire Thursday and many retail outlets that had been shuttered will be allowed to reopen with some limits, the governor announced Monday.
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