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April 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric : EPE Files to Implement a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor in Texas
EL PASO, Texas - On March 28, 2019, El Paso Electric Company (EPE) filed with the City of El Paso, other municipalities incorporated in its Texas service territory and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to implement a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) surcharge for its Texas customers.
March 29, 2019 • Local News
City of El Paso Named a Finalist for 2019 All-AmericaCity Award
On Thursday afternoon, elected officials from the City of El Paso held a news conference to announce that the National Civic League (NCL) has named the City of El Paso as a finalist for the 2019 All-America City Award.
April 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
Road Closure: El Paso Electric 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 placing new cables on structures along Montana Avenue requiring a complete closure between Lee Trevino and George Dieter Drives this Sunday, March 31 from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m.
March 29, 2019 • Local News
El Paso GOP Trump rally to take place a block from Beto campaign kickoff Downtown
The El Paso County Republican Party will have a "Support Trump Rally" on Saturday countering Democrat Beto O'Rourke's campaign kickoff a block away Downtown.
March 29, 2019 • Local News
U.S. Senator Tom Udall isn't running for reelection, so who might replace him?
SANTA FE - Democrat Tom Udall’s surprise announcement that he won’t seek a third term in the U.S. Senate in 2020 had potential successors Tuesday saying they were studying their chances, while some called for more diverse candidates to consider running.
March 22, 2019 • Industry-related News
Udall talks political reforms, green energy economy in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., talked to New Mexico State University students and local leaders during a Wednesday visit to Las Cruces.
March 22, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Launches "Spring Safety + Savings 2019" Social Media Campaign
Wednesday, March 20 marked the first official day of Spring as many prepare for the transition from cold to warm days, hopeful for the chance of sunny days and colorful landscapes. To help EPE customers prepare for this transition, a new social media campaign entitled "Spring Safety + Savings 2019" has officially launched that will share useful...
March 29, 2019 • Local News
Beto O'Rourke offers another teaser for upcoming El Paso rally
eto O'Rourke, the El Pasoan running for president, is slowly releasing details about his upcoming El Paso rally.
March 18, 2019 • Industry-related News
Construction of Texas' largest solar farm gets underway near Midland
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. last month kicked off construction of what will be the largest solar farm in Texas.
March 15, 2019 • Regional News
Beto O'Rourke announces 2020 bid for president
Beto O'Rourke, who was a little known Congressman from El Paso when Trump was elected, officially entered the 2020 presidential race on Thursday, ending months of speculation that began after the Democrat narrowly lost a Senate seat in reliably red Texas.
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
10 easy things you can do to reduce your electricity bill right now
From clipping coupons to seeking out sales and budgeting every dime, consumers put a lot of effort into trying to save money wherever they can. Far too often, however, there’s an untapped source of savings right under their own roof—their electric consumption.
March 15, 2019 • Local News
El Paso weather: Residents should take heed of high winds
Hold on to your purses. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for southern New Mexico and far West Texas including El Paso for Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
March 18, 2019 • Local News
KFOX14 Investigates: Off the tracks, streetcar ridership plummets
El Paso, TX — KFOX14 Investigates discovers El Paso streetcars ridership is on the decline.
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
La evolución de los frauds y los esfuerzos para proteger a clients
La semana del 4 de marzo hasta el 10 de marzo es la semana nacional de concienciación sobre la protección al consumidor (National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW)), una iniciativa introducida por la Comisión Federal de Comercio hace 21 años para juntar a las organizaciones comunitarias alrededor del país con el...
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
21 years and counting, utilities unite to fight scams, protect consumers: Elaina L. Ball
March 4 through March 10 marks National Consumer Protection Week, an initiative launched by the Federal Trade Commission 21 years ago to bring together community organizations around the country to protect consumers. Although a “birthday” is a cause for celebration — a 21st birthday, at that — the reasons that have led to...
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
Scam evolution and utilities’ efforts to protect consumers
March 4 through March 10 marks National Consumer Protection Week, an initiative launched by the Federal Trade Commission 21 years ago to bring together community organizations around the country to protect consumers. Although a “birthday” is a cause for celebration — a 21st birthday, at that — the reasons that have led to...
March 15, 2019 • Local News
Oscar Leeser to run for El Paso mayor again; Dee Margo declares 2020 plans later
Leeser filed to hire a campaign treasurer in pursuit of the mayor's seat with the city of El Paso clerk's office on Thursday afternoon, clearing the way to begin fund-raising.
March 7, 2019 • Local News
Last major piece of William Abraham's long-held Downtown portfolio sells for $1.3 million
The sale is now final for the 108-year-old Toltec Club Building, the last major piece of what had been El Paso businessman William "Billy" Abraham's extensive, longtime hold on Downtown's architectural gems.
March 7, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso City Council Take No Action on Smart Metering
The El Paso City Council, during their Agenda Review Meeting held Monday, March 4, voted to take 'no action' on an agenda item regarding El Paso Electric's Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as related to the Company's Smart Metering Initiative.
March 7, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Utilities Band Together for National Consumer Protection Week
As part of an initiative to create year-round messaging on Scam Awareness, El Paso Electric utilized National Consumer Protection Week (March 4 - 10) to bring together El Paso Water and Texas Gas Services and share tips to avoid scams as well as knowing the signs of scams. This effort was done digitally via social media platforms (Twitter and...
March 7, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric warns of scam calls
El Paso Electric has continued to see an increase in the number of scam calls over the last month with more than 150 reports.
March 7, 2019 • Local News
Meeting to select UTEP president finalist rescheduled for Friday
The UT System Board of Regents is expected to meet Friday to select the next president of the University of Texas at El Paso.
March 7, 2019 • Local News
El Paso Locomotive: Meet the coach, players
Though just 33 years old, inaugural El Paso Locomotive head coach Mike Lowry is no stranger to coaching this level of soccer.
March 22, 2019 • Industry-related News
Committee OKs bill aiming to make New Mexico carbon-free
SANTA FE - The bill aiming to make New Mexico's electricity generation 100 percent carbon-free by 2045 made it through the Senate Conservation Committee on a 5-3 "do-pass" recommendation vote Saturday afternoon after senators voted to adopt several amendments.
February 22, 2019 • EPE Related News
SCAM ALERT: El Paso Electric Continues to See a Rise in Scams
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric Company (EPE) continues to see an increase in the number of scam calls over the last month with over 150 reports. Scammers are masking calls to customers to make it appear as if it was originated by EPE as well as resembling the customer service phone number. Each scam reported involved an automated message...
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