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October 26, 2018 • EPE Related News

El Paso Inc: Join Us For El Paso Giving Day

EPE President and CEO Mary Kipp authors an editorial in the October 21 issue of the El Paso Inc encouraging others to join the utility in supporting the annual "El Paso Giving Day." 

October 26, 2018 • EPE Related News

El Paso Herald-Post: TxDOT, EPPD, EPE Pedestrian Safety Campaign Launches Monday

The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District is partnering with the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso Electric Company for a pedestrian safety campaign launching ahead of Halloween. 

October 26, 2018 • Local News

El Paso Inc: Great Wolf Lodge Considers El Paso

Great Wolf Lodge Considers El Paso. Deal would bring water park resort to far Westside, big investment to Northeast El Paso. 

October 19, 2018 • EPE Related News

YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

October 19, 2018 • EPE Related News

El Paso Inc: El Paso Electric launches solar facility

The U.S. Air Force, alongside El Paso Electric (EPE), officially celebrate the completion and commercial operation of the Holloman Atlas Solar Array at a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The EPE-owned and operated solar facility, its first built to serve a U.S. military installation, spans 42-acres and is dedicated to serve the Holloman Air Force...

October 19, 2018 • EPE Related News

Univision: Breast Cancer Awareness

Univision: Breast Cancer Awareness

October 12, 2018 • EPE Related News

ABQ Journal: Celebrating energy efficiency

New Mexicans have a special reason to celebrate this year’s National Energy Efficiency Week, a time to recognize all the advantages that efficiency offers including lower energy bills, improved comfort at home and work, protecting the environment and fighting climate change. Efficiency also helps our state remain the enchanting place it is...

October 12, 2018 • Local News

El Paso Inc: Fed CEO urges investment in education

The CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said he is “very optimistic” about the future of Texas but urged state and local leaders to beef up investments in education and infrastructure.  

October 5, 2018 • EPE Related News

Entra en vigor alza a electricidad del 1 por ciento

A partir de este lunes, 1 de octubre, los residentes de El Paso pagarán alrededor de un dólar más por cada 100 por su consumo de luz, como parte de un aumento pactado con antelación.

October 5, 2018 • Local News

El Paso refinery, Howdy's stores to be part of Ohio firm; 873 employees affected

El Paso's oil refinery and Howdy's convenience stores are expected to be under new ownership on Oct. 1.

September 28, 2018 • Regional News

Regional and National News Sept 22-28

Regional and National News Sept 22-28

September 24, 2018 • Local News

Santa Fe New Mexican Opinion: Wise words for the PRC

“Think big, try small, fail fast.” That’s the mantra of Dan Arvizu, the newly installed New Mexico State University chancellor and former CEO of the National Renewable Energy Lab. Wiser words about managing change have never been spoken. They also happen to be an outstanding prescription for the New Mexico Public Regulation...

September 21, 2018 • Regional News

Regional and National News Sept 16-21

Regional and National News Sept 16-21

September 21, 2018 • EPE Related News

EPE and the City of El Paso Partner to Discuss Smart Communities

In an El Paso City Council work session, the City and EPE talk about Smart Communities. 

September 21, 2018 • EPE Related News

Las Cruces Sun News: El Paso Electric to close Solano Drive office

The company stated in a news release the office, 1201 S. Solano Drive, will close after 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21,

September 14, 2018 • EPE Related News

KRWG: El Paso Electric Files To Withdraw From NM Community Solar Filing

Mary Kipp, President and CEO of El Paso Electric issues a statement regarding El Paso Electric’s motion to withdraw its voluntary New Mexico Community Solar filing from New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission:

September 14, 2018 • Local News

El Paso mayor pushes for new police HQ, gives Khalid key to city at State of City speech

El Paso Mayor Dee Margo made a pitch for new police and fire headquarters during his second State of the City address Thursday.

September 7, 2018 • Local News

Santa Fe New Mexican: PRC votes to kill ‘standby fee’ charged to Eastern New Mexico customers

In a 4-1 vote Wednesday, the state Public Regulation Commission decided to do away with a fee that a major electric company in Eastern New Mexico charges owners of rooftop solar energy systems.

September 7, 2018 • Regional News

Regional and National News Sept 3-7

Regional and National News Sept 3-7

September 7, 2018 • Local News

El Paso Inc: Q&A: Mayor Dee Margo

El Paso Mayor Dee Margo is in his second year as mayor, and it’s been a little bumpy with two tax increases in a row, petition drives, police car problems and costly court fights that have delayed the $180 million Downtown multipurpose center.

September 7, 2018 • Local News

El Paso Inc: Helen of Troy job cuts part of restructuring

Helen of Troy, a $1.5-billion global company headquartered in El Paso, has made another round of job cuts in an effort to turn around one of its struggling divisions.

September 7, 2018 • EPE Related News

Las Cruces Sun News: BLM approves El Paso Electric project in Talavera

LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces district of the federal Bureau of Land Management District announced on Tuesday that it has approved a project by El Paso Electric to upgrade and improve energy transmission in an area east of Interstate 25.

August 31, 2018 • EPE Related News

Telemundo: EPE Relocates Bee Hives

El Paso Electric partners with beekeepers to relocate bee hives that may be found in electrical equipment. 

August 31, 2018 • Local News

El Paso County commissioners keep tax rate steady, still give selves raises

El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday unanimously approved a $425.3 million budget for the 2019 fiscal year that included a 4 percent salary increase for most county employees, including commissioners.

August 31, 2018 • Local News

New initiative to help entrepreneurs, investors do business in Downtown

A coalition of business and economic development groups are launching an initiative aimed at bringing more businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and investors to Downtown El Paso.

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