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October 25, 2019 • Local News
Cielo Vista-area mixed-use center to have hotels, apartments, stores, restaurants, offices
Another large commercial development is planned for the Cielo Vista Mall area in East Central El Paso.
October 7, 2019 • EPE Related News
Distress and Deals Continue to Persist in Energy Sector
At the end of last year, the power market began to lose steam. The credit market wasn’t as strong as it was at the start of the year and many people began speculating “doom and gloom” for the market. However, over the last few months, the power market has picked up and is beginning to show resiliency. As we explore below, there...
October 25, 2019 • Local News
Walmart Announces up to $1.5 Million in Matching Grants Available for El Paso Non-profits
The company issues $1 million match challenge for El Paso Giving campaign, Nov. 7 – Nov. 14; Up to additional $500,000 to be awarded for volunteer activities from Nov. 15 – Dec. 31.
October 25, 2019 • Industry-related News
Newsom slams PG&E in visit with Kincade Fire responders
In a news confernce in Healdsburg, Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom touted the state's efforts in wildfire repsonse planning and capital expenditures on firefighting aircraft.
November 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Interview: Summer 2019, Energy Efficiency, and Meeting Future Demand
I thought the summer would never end this year in El Paso, Texas. I was wrong, of course, fall is here and those 100 plus days shouldn’t be returning until June. With the region’s most grid-challenging season over, I thought I’d reach out to our utility, El Paso Electric (EPE), to find out how we made it...
October 23, 2019 • Local News
Mission Valley city Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez announces candidacy for Texas House
Mission Valley city Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez says she is running for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives.
September 19, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric board chairman talks about company sale
El Paso Electric Board Chairman Charles Yamarone talks about what company executives, board members get from proposed company sale.
October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
Medidas de seguridad para Halloween
Tras la cantidad de accidentes vehiculares que se han reportado recientemente donde peatones han perdido la vida, las autoridades de...
October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Giving Day is more important than ever for nonprofits
When tragedy came to El Paso on Aug. 3, El Pasoans came together. That’s what we do. And that’s what we kept on doing. From car shows to telethons, El Pasoans just wanted to know how we could help those among us who had been directly impacted by an act of violence none of us could have imagined.
October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Announces Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of El Paso Electric Company (NYSE:EE) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend was declared on October 17, 2019 and is payable on December 27, 2019 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 13, 2019.
October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
'All of us need to be aware.' El Paso pedestrian safety campaign begins after deaths
A young girl held a sign stating "Please keep us safe" at the launch of a pedestrian safety campaign Thursday morning amid a rash of deadly traffic accidents in El Paso.
October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
TxDoT, El Paso Police, El Paso Electric, Socorro ISD Launch Pedestrian Safety Campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District is partnering with the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso Electric Company, and the Socorro Independent School District for a pedestrian safety campaign launching ahead of Halloween and the end of daylight saving time.
October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News
TxDoT, El Paso Police, El Paso Electric, Socorro ISD Launch Pedestrian Safety Campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District is partnering with the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso Electric Company, and the Socorro Independent School District for a pedestrian safety campaign launching ahead of Halloween and the end of daylight saving time.
October 17, 2019 • Community
TxDOT, EPPD, EPE AND SISD PARTNER FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CAMPAIGN
EL PASO – The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District is partnering with the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso Electric Company and the Socorro Independent School District for a pedestrian safety campaign launching ahead of Halloween and the end of daylight saving time. The campaign...
October 11, 2019 • EPE Related News
JPMorgan Gets Back Into the Electricity Business
Mega-bank JPMorgan Chase, years after being fined over $400 million for manipulating energy markets, is effectively purchasing an electric utility in El Paso, Texas, laundered through an allegedly independent investment fund. The “owners” of the fund appear to not be owners at all, but members of its board of directors, all of whom...
October 4, 2019 • Construction
Road Closure: EPE To Conduct Work Along Montana Avenue
EL PASO, Texas – As part of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Montana Avenue Widening Project, El Paso Electric (EPE) will be relocating electrical wires along Montana Avenue requiring a complete closure between Alba Lane and George Dieter Drive this Sunday, October 6 from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric releases RFP for advanced meters
El Paso Electric Company has released a request for proposal for an advanced metering infrastructure. The notification of intent to bid is due Nov. 1, and a bidder will be selected by April 9, 2020. The RFP brings the utility one step closer to deploying “smart” meters to customers across the region, a big undertaking that would...
October 4, 2019 • Local News
El Paso councilmember accused of assault against a family member
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — An El Paso city representative was arrested by police.
October 4, 2019 • Local News
Why is it so hard to solve fraud schemes?
El Paso, Texas — A KFOX14 viewer asked me where she should go to report a check scam. She said she filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and has the bank account number where she was asked to wire the money, but she complained it's hard to get something done about this kind of scheme.
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE helps the STTE Foundation Expand Robotics Program
El Paso, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE), through its Community Partner Program, presented a $15,000 grant at a check presentation ceremony today to the Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation to continue its advocacy of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education. This grant will help support...
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
Scams Targeting EPE Customers On The Rise
Scams targeting El Paso Electric customers are on the rise, targeting both residential and small commercial customers. KTDO Telemundo takes a closer look with one small business owner who just barely avoided falling victim to the scam.
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE Crews Restore Power to Impacted Customers in Northeast El Paso
El Paso Electric works to restore power to 1,600 customers in Northeast El Paso as thunderstorm rages on. EPE crews were able to restore power to about 1,500 customers just minutes when the original number of impacted customers was up to 3,000.
September 20, 2019 • Community
El Paso Electric Presents Grant to STTE Foundation In Support of STEAM Education
El Paso, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE), through its Community Partner Program, presented a $15,000 grant at a check presentation ceremony today to the Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation to continue its advocacy of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education. This grant will help support local...
September 19, 2019 • Business News
El Paso Electric Company Shareholders Approve Agreement to be Purchased by the Infrastructure Investments Fund, an Investment Vehicle Advised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
El Paso, Texas – El Paso El Paso Electric Company (EPE) today announced that its shareholders approved the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company will be purchased by the Infrastructure Investments Fund (“IIF”), a private investment vehicle advised by J.P....
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