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September 18, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office warning customers and community of potential scams involving El Paso Electric, IRS and others
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office warning customers and community of potential scams involving El Paso Electric, IRS and others
September 18, 2020 • EPE Related News
Some PNM customers were without power for 4 days
Public Service Company of New Mexico says all customers who lost power during last week’s record-breaking storms are now back online – but some were without electricity for four days. Utility crews from around the state assisted PNM operations teams in the Albuquerque area to restore service, including a crew from El Paso Electric in...
September 11, 2020 • EPE Related News
Some Albuquerque residents still in the dark from Tuesday’s storm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As of Friday morning, PNM reported that there is now a little more than 1,000 without power. According to a PNM tweet, power has been restored to nearly 14,000 customers that were impacted by Tuesday’s severe storms. They say crews are continuing to work to get power restored to remaining...
September 18, 2020 • EPE Related News
I-10 FREEWAY and ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric to Conduct Work At I-10 and Lomaland
El Paso Electric (EPE) will be transferring existing power lines that stretch across I-10 Freeway from an older, wooden pole to a new, steel pole as part of an overall transmission pole replacement initiative in east-central El Paso. The pole replacement will take place in the area of 11045 Gateway Boulevard West (Denny’s Diner) at the...
September 10, 2020 • Construction
I-10 FREEWAY and ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric to Conduct Work At I-10 and Lomaland
El Paso Electric (EPE) will be transferring existing power lines that stretch across I-10 Freeway from an older, wooden pole to a new, steel pole as part of an overall transmission pole replacement initiative in east-central El Paso. The pole replacement will take place in the area of 11045 Gateway Boulevard West (Denny’s Diner) at the...
September 10, 2020 • Community
El Paso Electric Assisting with Power Restoration Efforts in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – El Paso Electric (EPE) is assisting with power restoration efforts in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a strong summer storm swept through the central area of the state causing over 350 outages with about 2,000 customers still impacted. EPE will deploy a total 8 line workers, one supervisor and one safety...
September 1, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Fire Department investigating northeast apartment fire
El Paso Fire Department crews responded to a condition 3 fire in the 3500 block of Keltner Avenue.
August 28, 2020 • Industry-related News
Nearly 600,000 Texans will lose access to a program that prevented electricity shut-offs during the pandemic on Oct. 1
On Oct. 1, Texans who were previously protected by a state program blocking utility disconnections during the coronavirus pandemic could again be at risk of having their lights shut off because they can’t pay their bills. And some could be on the hook for some back payments.
August 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
2 Community Education graduates earn El Paso Electric scholarships
The El Paso Electric Company awarded two graduates from the Community Education program in the Socorro Independent School District with a $1,500 scholarship each to continue their education in a postsecondary institution.
August 28, 2020 • Industry-related News
California electricity woes a warning for New Mexico
Electricity and where it comes from is a very “hot” issue these days. As with so many political issues of the left, California has put itself on the very edge when it comes to following the green agenda. It should come as no surprise, given the State’s “deep blue” politics, that California has some of the most...
August 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
Category 4 Hurricane Laura aimed at East Texas
Category 4 Hurricane Laura aimed at East Texas
August 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
Storm with hurricane-force winds snaps power lines in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES - A powerful storm touting hurricane-force winds tore through northeast Las Cruces and the village of Doña Ana Sunday, knocking out power in some areas.
August 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
House Fire in Central El Paso Caused by Propane Tank, Causes Downed Power Line
The El Paso Fire Department confirmed with ABC-7 that a propane tank accidentally caused the house fire in central El Paso that lit up the night sky Saturday.
August 21, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Customers Continue to See High Bills
EPE customers continue to see higher than normal electric bills due to high tempertaures and incresed usuage.
August 28, 2020 • EPE Related News
Power Outage in Las Cruces due to Motor Vehicle Accident
Power Outage in Las Cruces due to Motor Vehicle Accident
August 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric launches new programs
El Paso Electric has launched the EP Electric Marketplace, its first online store with energy efficiency items and rebates. There, customers can purchase smart thermostats, enroll in the Energy Wise Savings Program and receive a $25 participation incentive. For more information, go online to www.epelectric.com/marketplace.
August 20, 2020 • Local News
Are El Pasoans using more water in this unusually hot weather?
You've probably noticed a lot of stories recently on KFOX14 focusing on how our hotter than usual summer weather has led to a spike in electricity use which has led to skyrocketing electric bills and sporadic power outages. That led me to wonder: Has the hot weather also led to a spike in water use?
August 19, 2020 • Business News
El Paso Electric Releases 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report
El Paso Electric (EPE) today released its 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report, an annual publication that captures the Company’s recent energy and environmental accomplishments. As part of an ongoing effort to track, measure and report sustainability metrics, the report provides the community insight into EPE’s sustainability...
August 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso driver killed in traffic accident at West Side intersection during power outage
An El Paso driver died after a Tuesday evening collision when traffic lights were down at a West Side intersection due to a power outage, police said.
August 20, 2020 • Local News
Hotel Paso del Norte among first to include air filtration system that kills COVID-19 virus
Officials said the system that’s being installed at the hotel features HVAC-mounted ionizers that use proactive air purification technologies to deactivate airborne viruses safely.
August 20, 2020 • Industry-related News
California has first rolling blackouts in 19 years — and everyone faces blame
Millions of Californians could lose power in coming days, the state’s grid operator warned Monday, as it continues to struggle with inadequate electricity supplies as many people have been forced indoors to ride out a crippling heat wave during the coronavirus pandemic.
August 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
Power restored for nearly 800 impacted by west El Paso outage
A power outage Tuesday evening impacted between 750 and 800 El Paso Electric customers.
August 20, 2020 • Industry-related News
PNM’s rate adjustment a losing proposal
Albuquerque Journal readers may not be aware that PNM recently filed an application for a “rate adjustment mechanism,” or revenue decoupling, at the Public Regulation Commission – Case No. 20-00121-UT. I wrote to the PRC to concur with the motions to dismiss filed by New Energy Economy, the city of Albuquerque, Albuquerque...
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