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| key_people = Kelly Tomblin, [[CEO]] |
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| area_served = [[Texas]], [[New Mexico]] |
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| industry = [[Electric utilities]] |
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| revenue = {{decrease}}US$861.99 million (2019) |
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| revenue = {{increase}}US$917.35 million (2014)<ref name="El Paso Electric Co. EE">{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=EE |title=El Paso Electric Co. (EE) - |publisher=Yahoo! Finance |access-date=2013-08-25}}</ref> |
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| net_income = {{increase}}US$123.03 million (2019) |
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'''El Paso Electric''' |
'''El Paso Electric''' is a Texas based [[public utility]] company, engaging in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in [[west Texas]] and southern [[New Mexico]]. Its energy sources consist of nuclear fuel, natural gas, purchased power, solar and wind turbines. The company owns six electrical generating facilities with a net dependable generating capability of approximately 2,010 megawatts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epelectric.com/about-el-paso-electric |title=About El Paso Electric - |publisher=El Paso Electric |access-date=2015-06-25}}</ref> It serves approximately 437,000 residential, commercial, industrial, public authority, and wholesale customers.<ref name="epelectric.com">{{cite web|title=About El Paso Electric|url=https://www.epelectric.com/company/about-epe|url-status=live|access-date=2013-06-26|publisher=El Paso Electric}}</ref> |
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The company distributes electricity to retail customers principally in [[El Paso, Texas]] and [[Las Cruces, New Mexico]]; and resells electricity to electric |
The company distributes electricity to retail customers principally in [[El Paso, Texas]] and [[Las Cruces, New Mexico]]; and resells electricity to electric utilities and power marketers. Unlike most other Texas utilities, El Paso Electric operates as a monopoly.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-19|title=El Paso Electric Sale Released|url=https://www.epelectric.com/company/news/el-paso-electric-sale-released|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-16|website=www.epelectric.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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El Paso Electric was sold to |
In 2020, El Paso Electric was sold to the Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF), a fund associated with investment bank, [[JPMorgan Chase|J.P. Morgan]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=El Paso Electric Announces Closing of Acquisition by the Infrastructure Investments Fund|url=https://ir.epelectric.com/news/news-details/2020/El-Paso-Electric-Announces-Closing-of-Acquisition-by-the-Infrastructure-Investments-Fund/default.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Kolenc|first=Vic|date=2020-07-29|title=El Paso Electric's $4.3B sale to JPMorgan-tied fund completed; new CEO named|work=El Paso Times|url=https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2020/07/29/el-paso-electric-sale-completed-to-jpmorgan-tied-fund/5532839002/}}</ref> Previously, the company was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as EE. |
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The company is headquartered at the Stanton Tower in [[Downtown El Paso]]. The company's Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Adrian J. Rodriguez. |
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El Paso Electric Company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered at the Stanton Tower in [[Downtown El Paso]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Fan ad El Paso Herald Sat May 15 1915.jpg|thumb|left|An ad for electric fans by the El Paso Electric Railway Company, in the El Paso Herald, May 15, 1915]] |
[[File:Fan ad El Paso Herald Sat May 15 1915.jpg|thumb|left|An ad for electric fans by the El Paso Electric Railway Company, in the El Paso Herald, May 15, 1915]] |
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As of 2013, El Paso Electric had 32 [[electric car]] charging stations in its service area. The service stations recharge [[Nissan Leaf]]s, [[Chevrolet Volt]]s, and other electric cars.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://whatsuppub.com/article_4b70c94e-0ab5-11e3-bdd9-001a4bcf6878.html|title=El Paso opens 32 electric car charging stations|work=What's Up|access-date=2018-11-28|language=en}}</ref> The company is also working to expand adoption of electric vehicles through its Plug-in Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Plan (PEVCIP) for the [[Rio Grande Valley (Texas)|Rio Grande Valley]] region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epelectric.com/page/epe-submits-grant-for-electric-car-support-study|title=Electricity for West Texas and Southern New Mexico|website=www.epelectric.com|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref> |
As of 2013, El Paso Electric had 32 [[electric car]] charging stations in its service area. The service stations recharge [[Nissan Leaf]]s, [[Chevrolet Volt]]s, and other electric cars.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://whatsuppub.com/article_4b70c94e-0ab5-11e3-bdd9-001a4bcf6878.html|title=El Paso opens 32 electric car charging stations|work=What's Up|access-date=2018-11-28|language=en}}</ref> The company is also working to expand adoption of electric vehicles through its Plug-in Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Plan (PEVCIP) for the [[Rio Grande Valley (Texas)|Rio Grande Valley]] region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epelectric.com/page/epe-submits-grant-for-electric-car-support-study|title=Electricity for West Texas and Southern New Mexico|website=www.epelectric.com|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref> |
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In 2019, the company reported annual operating revenues of $862 million and a net income of $123 million.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FERC FINANCIAL REPORT FERC FORM No. 1: Annual Report of |
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Major Electric Utilities, Licensees and Others and Supplemental |
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Form 3-Q: Quarterly Financial Report|url=https://www.epelectric.com/company/regulatory/ferc-filings?file=14|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== 2020 Sale to JPMorgan Chase == |
== 2020 Sale to JPMorgan Chase == |
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On July 29, 2020, El Paso Electric was sold to |
On July 29, 2020, El Paso Electric was sold to JP Morgan affiliated equity firm Infrastructure Investments Fund with 99.61% of shareholders who voted approving the deal.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-19|title=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.|url=https://www.epelectric.com/company/news/el-paso-electric-company-shareholders-approve-agreement-to-be-purchased-by-the-infrastructure-investments-fund-an-investment-vehicle-advised-by-jp-morgan-investment-management-inc|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The sale was valued at $4.3 billion and included IIF assuming EPE's existing $1.5 billion in debt and purchasing the companies stock at $68.25 per share (cumulatively, $2.8 billion). Stipulations in the agreement included a commitment by IIF to keep the company's headquarters in El Paso and maintaining the companies staff for at least five years.<ref name=":2" /> All thirteen El Paso Electric Board Members received payouts and stock share awards ranging from $800,000 to over $8.8 million.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kolenc|first=Vic|title=El Paso Electric executives, board members to get big paydays under proposed sale|url=https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2019/06/10/el-paso-electric-sale-board-executives-get-big-payouts/1356115001/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=El Paso Times|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Because El Paso Electric is the [[Monopoly|sole]] provider of electricity for the region, prior to it's acquisition, increases in electricity rates would have to be approved by the city council and state regulators. Some local leaders voiced opposition to the acquisition, citing concerns of unregulated rate increases to consumers.<ref name=":0" /> As part of the agreement, El Paso Electric touted a one time $21 million dollar credit for El Paso customers and a $8.7 million credit for New Mexico customers, resulting in an average monthly bill decrease of $0.88 to $1.37.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-31|title=El Paso Electric Texas customers to receive $21 million of bill credits|url=https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/el-paso-electric-texas-customers-to-receive-21-million-of-bill-credits/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=KTSM 9 News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> |
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As part of the transaction, EPE and IIF committed to investing $100 million in a Economic Sustainability Fund to promote economic development in the region. $80 million is committed to be distributed in the El Paso region, over 15 years, and $20 million in the New Mexico region, over 20 years.<ref name=":1" /> |
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| ⚫ | El Paso Electric touted a one time $21 million dollar |
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==Transmission system== |
==Transmission system== |
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[[File:Stanton Tower.jpg|thumbnail|right|Stanton Tower is the corporate office for El Paso Electric.]] |
[[File:Stanton Tower.jpg|thumbnail|right|Stanton Tower is the corporate office for El Paso Electric.]] |
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El Paso Electric transmission system voltages are 115,000 volts and 345,000 volts. There are also two 115 |
El Paso Electric transmission system voltages are 115,000 volts and 345,000 volts. There are also two 115 kV interconnections with [[Mexico]] to the south. |
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==Generating plants== |
==Generating plants== |
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Revision as of 01:07, 17 July 2021
| File:El Paso Electric Company Logo.jpeg | |
| Company type | Private company |
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| Industry | Electric utilities |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Texas, New Mexico |
Key people | Kelly Tomblin, CEO |
| Revenue |  US$861.99 million (2019) |
 US$123.03 million (2019) | |
Number of employees | 1,100 |
| Website | www |
El Paso Electric is a Texas based public utility company, engaging in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in west Texas and southern New Mexico. Its energy sources consist of nuclear fuel, natural gas, purchased power, solar and wind turbines. The company owns six electrical generating facilities with a net dependable generating capability of approximately 2,010 megawatts.[1] It serves approximately 437,000 residential, commercial, industrial, public authority, and wholesale customers.[2]
The company distributes electricity to retail customers principally in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico; and resells electricity to electric utilities and power marketers. Unlike most other Texas utilities, El Paso Electric operates as a monopoly.[3]
In 2020, El Paso Electric was sold to the Infrastructure Investments Fund (IIF), a fund associated with investment bank, J.P. Morgan.[4][5] Previously, the company was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as EE.
El Paso Electric Company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered at the Stanton Tower in Downtown El Paso.
History
El Paso Electric (EPE) first began serving its customers on August 30, 1901. It was then known as the El Paso Electric Railway Company. Initially its primary business consisted of providing transportation via mule-drawn streetcars, which were replaced in 1902 with electric streetcars. The company is reported to have provided electricity to Nikola Tesla's property in Colorado.[6]
By 1925, the company's core business had evolved to producing and distributing electricity. That year, the company changed its name to the El Paso Electric Company. It was also granted authorization to transact business in New Mexico.[2]
Today, El Paso Electric is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission, and distribution service to approximately 400,000 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000-square-mile (26,000 km2) area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. Its service territory extends from Hatch, New Mexico to Van Horn, Texas.
As of 2013, El Paso Electric had 32 electric car charging stations in its service area. The service stations recharge Nissan Leafs, Chevrolet Volts, and other electric cars.[7] The company is also working to expand adoption of electric vehicles through its Plug-in Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Plan (PEVCIP) for the Rio Grande Valley region.[8]
In 2019, the company reported annual operating revenues of $862 million and a net income of $123 million.[9]
2020 Sale to JPMorgan Chase
On July 29, 2020, El Paso Electric was sold to JP Morgan affiliated equity firm Infrastructure Investments Fund with 99.61% of shareholders who voted approving the deal.[10]
The sale was valued at $4.3 billion and included IIF assuming EPE's existing $1.5 billion in debt and purchasing the companies stock at $68.25 per share (cumulatively, $2.8 billion). Stipulations in the agreement included a commitment by IIF to keep the company's headquarters in El Paso and maintaining the companies staff for at least five years.[5] All thirteen El Paso Electric Board Members received payouts and stock share awards ranging from $800,000 to over $8.8 million.[11]
Because El Paso Electric is the sole provider of electricity for the region, prior to it's acquisition, increases in electricity rates would have to be approved by the city council and state regulators. Some local leaders voiced opposition to the acquisition, citing concerns of unregulated rate increases to consumers.[3] As part of the agreement, El Paso Electric touted a one time $21 million dollar credit for El Paso customers and a $8.7 million credit for New Mexico customers, resulting in an average monthly bill decrease of $0.88 to $1.37.[12][4]
As part of the transaction, EPE and IIF committed to investing $100 million in a Economic Sustainability Fund to promote economic development in the region. $80 million is committed to be distributed in the El Paso region, over 15 years, and $20 million in the New Mexico region, over 20 years.[4]
Transmission system
El Paso Electric transmission system voltages are 115,000 volts and 345,000 volts. There are also two 115 kV interconnections with Mexico to the south.
Generating plants
El Paso Electric ownership in power plants include a 15.8 percent interest in the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station near Tonopah, Arizona, the Rio Grande Power Station in Sunland Park, New Mexico, the Newman Power Station, the Copper Power Station and the Montana Power Station in El Paso and the Hueco Mountain Wind Ranch in Hudspeth County, Texas.
On February 20, 2014 El Paso Electric signed an agreement with Colorado-based Juwi Solar, Inc., to build a 10 megawatt (MW) solar energy facility in Northeast El Paso next to EPE's Newman Generation Station. JSI will be responsible for developing, designing, building, and operating the Newman Solar project.[13] The design phase will begin in early summer of this year, shortly followed by construction and final completion of the project tentatively scheduled for the end of 2014. The construction of the new solar facility will help power over 3,800 homes throughout the year. The facility will be built on approximately 100 acres. EPE will sublease the land in partnership with the El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) and currently leased to EPE for the Newman Generation Station. EPE currently has 47 MWs of solar power in its generation mix and recently secured an additional 50 MWs of solar power that will be online by the summer of this year. In total, 5 percent of EPE's dedicated generation, which includes long-term purchase power agreements, will come from solar energy.
Lawsuits
In January, 2003, a complaint was filed against EI Paso Electric alleging that the company issued materially false and misleading information by misrepresenting and/or omitting adverse facts concerning illegal arrangements with Enron Corporation and by artificially inflating revenues.[14] A settlement of $10,000,000 was reached in 2005.
References
- ^ "About El Paso Electric -". El Paso Electric. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ a b "About El Paso Electric". El Paso Electric. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "El Paso Electric Sale Released". www.epelectric.com. 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c "El Paso Electric Announces Closing of Acquisition by the Infrastructure Investments Fund". 2020-07-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Kolenc, Vic (2020-07-29). "El Paso Electric's $4.3B sale to JPMorgan-tied fund completed; new CEO named". El Paso Times.
- ^ W. Bernard Carlson (7 May 2013). Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age. Princeton University Press. p. 264. ISBN 1-4008-4655-2.
- ^ "El Paso opens 32 electric car charging stations". What's Up. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Electricity for West Texas and Southern New Mexico". www.epelectric.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "FERC FINANCIAL REPORT FERC FORM No. 1: Annual Report of Major Electric Utilities, Licensees and Others and Supplemental Form 3-Q: Quarterly Financial Report".
{{cite web}}: line feed character in|title=at position 56 (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "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". 2019-09-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kolenc, Vic. "El Paso Electric executives, board members to get big paydays under proposed sale". El Paso Times. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ "El Paso Electric Texas customers to receive $21 million of bill credits". KTSM 9 News. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ "El Paso Electric and juwi Announce New Solar Power Station to be Built in Northeast El Paso, Texas". Market Watch. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
- ^ "Class Action Lawsuit Against El Paso Electric". Archived from the original on 2016-03-09.
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