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March 29, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: J. J. Childress, Microsoft community engagement manager, TechSpark
Jonathan “J.J.” Childress, 28, has been Microsoft’s community engagement manager in El Paso for a little more than three weeks. He’s already met Brad Smith, the company’s president, and sat in on meetings with him.
March 29, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun News: BLM releases environmental assessment on proposed Talavera substation
LAS CRUCES - The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District released the Talavera Substation and Distribution Project Draft Environmental Assessment on Monday, starting a public comment period that will run until April 30.
March 29, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Inc.: City pushes electric franchise up to $27M
The price that El Paso Electric must pay the city for use of its streets is going up by more than $5 million – to a grand total of $27 million.
March 29, 2018 • Industry-related News
The Energy Collective: Electricity Generation From Fossil Fuels Declined in 2017 as Renewable Generation Rose
According to EIA’s Electric Power Monthly, total U.S. net electricity generation fell slightly (down 1.5%) in 2017, reflecting lower electricity demand. Natural gas and coal generation fell by 7.7% and 2.5% from 2016, respectively, as generation from several renewable fuels, particularly hydro, wind, and solar, increased from 2016...
March 29, 2018 • Regional News
KOB 4: Proposed Xcel Energy rate hikes draw ire in New Mexico
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) - A proposal by Xcel Energy to raise electricity rates is drawing oppositions from residents in southeastern New Mexico.
March 23, 2018 • EPE Related News
Media Coverage: Texas Community Solar Expansion
On March 20, 2018, El Paso Electric (EPE) filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) a request to expand its Texas Community Solar program to include additional solar energy to serve more customers and reduce the monthly capacity charge for all program participants. EPE is requesting approval of this expansion by May 1, 2018.
March 22, 2018 • Regional News
Albuquerque, NM KOB 4: Lujan Grisham files restraining order against former intern
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham has filed a restraining order on a transgender woman, citing concern for the safety of the Congresswoman.
March 22, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: El Paso Electric rebate to customers shrinks as city increases fee for streets
El Paso Electric ratepayers will see a smaller than expected rebate since the city opted to increase a fee that will give its economic development department about $6 million to draw and retain businesses.
March 22, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: El Paso Electric would add 1,000 customers to Community Solar Program under proposal
Solar rate to go down if Commission gives OK
March 22, 2018 • EPE Related News
Houston Chronicle: El Paso Electric expands community solar program
El Paso Electric is expanding its community solar program, which allows customers to subsidize a solar farm owned by the utility and get credits towards their electricity bill.
March 22, 2018 • Industry-related News
The Washington Times: Energy Department cyber office will combat Russian threats, Rick Perry promises lawmakers
In the face of Russian cyberattacks, Energy Secretary Rick Perry vowed Tuesday that his department’s new cyber office will be fully capable of dealing with those threats and stopping any potential assaults on the U.S. electric grid.
March 16, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Paso among worst cities with low work salary satisfaction
U.S. workers appear to be growing more satisfied with the salaries they are receiving thanks to a robust economy and a healthy labor market, according to a new study.
March 16, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun News: Las Cruces named happiest city in New Mexico, 78th happiest in U.S.
LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces is ranked as one of the happiest cities in the United States, according to a survey conducted by WalletHub.com. Las Cruces is rated number one in New Mexico and 78th happiest of 180 U.S. cities in a survey released Tuesday, March 13.
March 16, 2018 • Local News
KVIA: Microsoft headed to El Paso with TechSpark program
Microsoft announced Friday morning they will be bringing their TechSpark program to El Paso, a civic program designed by the company to foster economic opportunity and job creation in communities.
March 15, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc.: Microsoft considers El Paso for TechSpark program
Microsoft president Brad Smith is scheduled to visit El Paso next week to give a talk on artificial intelligence. But his visit may signal a larger commitment to the Sun City by the tech giant.
March 15, 2018 • Industry-related News
AP: US says Russia hacked energy grid, punishes 19 for meddling
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pushing back harder on Russia, the Trump administration accused Moscow on Thursday of a concerted hacking operation targeting the U.S. energy grid, aviation systems and other infrastructure, and also imposed sanctions on Russians for alleged interference in the 2016 election.
March 15, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: Ex-Congress candidate Norma Chavez cites fraud in suit against Veronica Escobar
Former state Rep. Norma Chavez and two other candidates who lost their bids for Congress have filed a lawsuit against Veronica Escobar and the county's head of elections, alleging the primary election was rigged.
March 14, 2018 • EPE Related News
KTSM: City plan for El Paso Electric fee could affect customer bills
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Those savings we were all expecting to see in our upcoming electric bills could end up being a little less than we thought.
March 14, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun News: See who's running for office in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES - If the actual election for Doña Ana County sheriff turns out to be as close as the draw for ballot positions was Tuesday, we could be heading for a recount.
March 14, 2018 • Local News
RTO Insider: Marquez to Depart Texas PUC
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Public Utility Commissioner Brandy Marty Marquez quietly resigned Thursday, saying she will pursue life in the private sector after two decades of public service.
March 14, 2018 • Industry-related News
PV Magazine: Vivint sued by New Mexico over sales practices
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas filed suit against Vivint Solar yesterday, with seventeen unique counts alleging a pattern of unfair business practices, fraud and racketeering.
March 8, 2018 • Regional News
The New Mexican: Webber elected Santa Fe mayor in four-round ranked-choice election
Meet the new boss. It’s Alan Webber, the 69-year-old Southwest transplant and progressive entrepreneur who pitched Santa Fe voters his business-world know-how and won the mayor’s office Tuesday.
March 8, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: El Paso's digital divide
El Paso has a rising economy and a 4 percent unemployment rate that many other cities can only envy, but it’s also the 13th worst big city for high-speed internet connectivity.
March 9, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz takes a shot at Congressman Beto O'Rourke in new radio ad
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's newest ad targeting his Democratic challenger is a country jingle that warns, "If you're going to run in Texas, you can't be liberal, man."
March 9, 2018 • Regional News
Texas Tribune: Texas poised to send its first two Latinas to Congress
Two Democratic Hispanic women – former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar and state Sen. Sylvia Garcia of Houston – just declared victory in open congressional races and are widely expected to win the seats outright in November.
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