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May 11, 2018 • EPE Related News
Bloomberg: Old-Boys' Club That Ran Power World Cracking With Its Model
Mary Powell turned down a top job at Vermont utility Green Mountain Power Corp. three times. She said she didn’t think she had the right qualifications and wasn’t interested in working in a corporate environment
May 11, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: Projects, taxes, debt: Is it too much?
Amid rising concerns about El Paso’s debt and tax levels, City Council has approved a list of projects that will cost $94 million and add $80 million more to the city’s credit card.
May 4, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: El Paso Electric loses $7M in first quarter
El Paso Electric lost $7 million in the first quarter of the year, the company reported Thursday.
May 4, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: Energizing our growing community
El Paso Electric (EPE), has been working for several years in order to grow with our community, and continue providing reliable, safe, and cost-effective service.
May 4, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Paso City Attorney, Sylvia Borunda Firth, to get $251,000 payout after retiring suddenly
City Attorney Sylvia Borunda Firth, who last week suddenly announced that she would resign her position, will receive about $251,000 for her departure, documents obtained through the Texas Public Information Act show.
May 4, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News from April 29 - May 5
Regional and National News from April 29 -May 5
May 4, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Paso refinery to change ownership again as Andeavor to be sold to Marathon for $23.3B
Less than a year after buying El Paso's Western Refining, San Antonio-based Andeavor has agreed to be sold to Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Corp. for $23.3 billion, the companies announced Monday.
May 4, 2018 • Local News
Santa Fe New Mexican: Solar firm gives to PRC members after vote in its favor
A hearing examiner for the state Public Regulation Commission in October recommended commissioners reject a proposal by Public Service Company of New Mexico to purchase five solar farms to be built for the electric utility by the firm Affordable Solar.
May 4, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Inc: Microsoft selects 4 El Paso schools for tech program
Microsoft has revealed the four El Paso schools it will partner with to develop advanced computer science programs.
May 4, 2018 • EPE Related News
KVIA: Every Drop Counts
Water is one of the most important components for power generation.
May 1, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Diario de El Paso: En alianza con Microsoft, aprenderán a programar
Los estudiantes de El Paso en cuatro escuelas del área tendrán la oportunidad de aprender a programar este otoño, gracias a una nueva asociación anunciada el lunes con Microsoft.
April 30, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun-News: Jones alleges PRC opponent Fischmann took illegal donations
LAS CRUCES - Sandy Jones, the Public Regulation Commissioner for District 5, has alleged that his opponent in the upcoming Democratic primary, Steve Fischmann, has violated campaign laws by accepting donations from those who were involved in previous cases.
April 27, 2018 • Local News
Forbes: 13 Cities Where You Can Live Comfortably On Less Than $60,000 A Year
As cost of living rises across most of the country, the number of affordable major cities is declining. Wage increases haven't kept apace with living expenses, further aggravating this trend. According to the Census Bureau, the median household income in the U.S. is $57,617. Unfortunately, Americans spend an average of $57,311 per...
April 27, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: Providence top El Paso executive promoted to Tenet hospital chain's chief nursing officer
The Hospitals of Providence's top El Paso executive is moving up, but she's not moving out.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun-News: PRC finalizes discounts for El Paso Electric customers
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Wednesday, April 25 finalized an El Paso Electric Co. plan that will lead to slight discounts on customer bills, starting May 1.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
New Mexico Federal Tax Credits
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approves electric bill credits for customers due to the change in the federal tax rate.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE Files a Community Solar Program in New Mexico
EPE files a Community Solar Program in New Mexico with low-income customer option.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Daily Energy Insider: El Paso Electric files for community solar program in New Mexico
El Paso Electric (EPE) filed recently with the New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission (NMPRC) for approval of a new Community Solar Program in New Mexico.
April 27, 2018 • Regional News
ABQ Journal: PNM execs could earn up to $8.8 million
PNM Resources’ top five executives could earn $8.8 million in total combined compensation for their work in 2017, most of which is based on whether they met performance goals during the year.
April 27, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News from April 21-28
Regional and National Clips from April 21-28
April 27, 2018 • Local News
The New Mexican: New Mexico regulators demand answers from PNM on coal silo collapse
The Public Service Company of New Mexico has 13 days to explain the cause of the March coal silo collapse and resulting fire at its San Juan Generating Station, according to an order issued Wednesday by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.
April 27, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: City attorney steps down suddenly amidst allegations of a possible conflict of interest
Sylvia Firth, who has been El Paso city attorney for seven years, has suddenly stepped down from her position.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun-News: El Paso Electric seeks approval for community solar program in New Mexico
El Paso Electric is seeking approval from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for a new Community Solar Program that would allow customers to receive energy from a new 2 megawatt solar facility to be constructed near the intersection of interstates 10 and 25.
April 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
Solar Industry: SEPA Names New Board Leaders, With CPS Energy Exec As Chair
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) has announced the results of recent officer elections for the educational nonprofit’s board of directors.
April 27, 2018 • Local News
Utility Dive: Ex-Texas Regulator Launches Lobby and Regulatory Consulting Practice
AUSTIN, TX (April 25, 2018) — Brandy Marty Marquez today announced the formation of an independent government relations and regulatory consulting practice. She served for the last five years as a member of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and as Chief of Staff for Governor Rick Perry in 2013.
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