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January 25, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE Thanks Community Partners from 2018
El Paso Electric (EPE) thanked each organization and entity who partnered with the Company to help promote, enhance and propel our communities across West Texas and Southern New Mexico. Ads in both the El Paso Times and Las Cruces Sun News were placed to highlight each organization in both areas.
January 25, 2019 • Regional News
Joe Moody makes history as first Speaker Pro Tem in Texas House from El Paso
AUSTIN — State Rep. Joe Moody, an early supporter of Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, this week became the first El Paso lawmaker to be named speaker pro tempore in Texas.
January 25, 2019 • Industry-related News
Bill seeks changes to state renewable energy standard
According to data from the state Public Regulation Commission, which signs off on companies’ renewable plans, all three utilities will come up anywhere between four and eight percentage points short of the oft-publicized milestone.
January 21, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric plans to add $143M generating unit, more solar power by 2023
El Paso Electric plans to add a $143 million power generator at its Northeast El Paso power plant, add more solar power to its energy portfolio, and add its first battery storage for solar power within the next four years.
January 18, 2019 • Local News
Great Wolf convention center size may hurt El Paso's plan to get $40M in state tax rebates
City leaders may have a tough time getting state officials to approve their plan to get up to $40 million in state hotel and sales tax rebates to help Great Wolf Resorts pay for its proposed $150 million-plus hotel, convention center, and indoor water park resort complex in West El Paso.
January 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric chief named deputy chair of Dallas Fed board
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has named Mary Kipp deputy chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board of directors.
January 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE assists furloughed workers during government shutdown
EPE, along with other local utilities, are stepping in to assist furloughed workers during the federal government shutdown.
January 9, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric President, CEO named Deputy Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2019. Mary Kipp, President and Chief Executive Officer of El Paso Electric (EPE), is named Deputy Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
January 11, 2019 • EPE Related News
Federal employees in EP set to miss first Friday paycheck during government shutdown
As the partial government shutdown continues, it seems federal employees affected will not be paid Friday.
January 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Includes 100MW Storage in 2022 Energy Mix
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) last week announced its generation mix for 2022-2023, which includes purchasing bids for natural gas, solar and battery storage.
January 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Accepting Applications for 7th Annual Summer High School Internship Program
El Paso Electric (EPE) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Summer High School Internship Program.
January 4, 2019 • Local News
Local entities collaborate to ensure community preparedness for Winter Weather
El Paso entities, like El Paso Electric, work together to ensure the community is prepared for below-freezing temperatures and inclement weather, like isolated snow storms this winter.
January 4, 2019 • Industry-related News
A Warming World Needs Nuclear Power
More than a third of America's nuclear plants could close in the next decade. But when plants shut down, utilities often turn to harmful fossil fuels.
December 28, 2018 • EPE Related News
Power Outage affects more than 4,000 El Paso Customers near Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - UPDATE: Power was restored to customers at about 8:50 a.m. The cause of the outage is still under investigation.
December 28, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Now Accepting Applications for 7th Annual Summer High School Internship Program
El Paso Electric (EPE) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Summer High School Internship Program. The paid internship opportunity, in its seventh year, is open to all high school juniors in EPE’s service area (Van Horn, TX to Hatch, NM). The application deadline is February 3, 2019.
December 28, 2018 • Regional News
1,600+ Migrants Released in El Paso Since Sunday, More Expected
The Christmas week surge of migrants released by ICE into El Paso was somewhat to be expected. However, to understand what happened this week, you have to understand the process.
December 28, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Announces Results of Competitive Bid for New Generation
El Paso Electric Company (the “Company” or “EPE”) (NYSE:EE) today announced the selection of resource additions needed by the 2022-2023 summer peak season. The generation mix includes utility scale solar, battery storage, and natural gas.
December 21, 2018 • Local News
Two candidates emerge to replace Joe Pickett in Texas House: Art Fierro, Michiel Noe
AUSTIN — Two candidates have emerged in the race to replace state Rep. Joe Pickett, who will step down from his post on Jan. 4: Art Fierro, chairman of the El Paso Community College board, and Dr. Michiel Noe, who is finishing his last term as a city representative.
December 21, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric to Perform Transmission Work Along Gateway Boulevard East
El Paso, Texas – As part of an infrastructure upgrade project to increase grid capacity and reliability, El Paso Electric (EPE) crews will continue work on transmission lines adjacent to I-10 along Gateway Boulevard East between Corral Dr. and Diesel Dr. from Tuesday, December 18 to Thursday, December 20 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day.
December 21, 2018 • Local News
State Rep. Joe Pickett of El Paso cites cancer battle in plan to resign from Texas House
El Paso state Rep. Joe Pickett will step down from his seat in the Texas Legislature in January to deal with health issues after being diagnosed with cancer in 2016.
December 21, 2018 • Local News
El Paso City Council incumbents Cissy Lizarraga, Peter Svarzbein win runoffs to keep seats
El Paso city Reps. Peter Svarzbein and Cecilia "Cissy" Lizarraga kept their council seats after defeating political newcomers in runoff races. In the District 1 race for West El Paso, Svarzbein tallied 64 percent of the votes, or 2,799, to defeat marketing consultant Veronica Frescas.
December 7, 2018 • Local News
Second Silicon Valley Tech Company Moves To Downtown El Paso
Another high-tech startup company from California's Silicon Valley plans to open an office in a Downtown El Paso office building in January.
December 7, 2018 • Local News
Four Months To iFly in El Paso
The pieces of a giant wind tunnel are coming together near Topgolf and Interstate 10 on the Westside. It is iFly, an indoor skydiving experience where free-fall conditions are simulated in a vertical wind tunnel.
November 30, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Warns Customers of Rising Scams
As we see scam calls on the rise, EPE is warning customers to be careful with their information.
November 30, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric, Edison Electric Institute Celebrate 1 Million Electric Vehicles on U.S. Roads
El Paso Electric (EPE) today joins the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) in marking the milestone of one million electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads. As cities and communities seek smart, sustainable mobility solutions, electric transportation is a critical component – including EVs, public transit, and charging infrastructure. Electric...
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