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Utility Rate Regulation

Summary

City Council evaluated three major El Paso Electric regulatory cases before the Public Utility Commission, directing legal counsel to pursue settlement terms and ratepayer protections on generation, storage, and fuel costs.

At a glance

Total mentions
14
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

These utility dockets directly impact regional electricity rates and fuel cost recovery for El Paso ratepayers.

✅Who benefits

El Paso residential and commercial utility ratepayers stand to benefit from robust legal representation and settlement terms that protect consumer interests.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (23)

KTSM 9Oct 1, 2026

El Paso Water seeks customer feedback on 2027-28 fiscal year proposed budgets

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Water customers will have the opportunity to give their feedback on major decisions on infrastructure investment, system reliability and affordability for the FY 2027-28 budget. According to a news release by the util...

MeetingSep 28, 2026

City Council (Work) - Sep 28, 2026

City Council evaluated three major El Paso Electric regulatory cases before the Public Utility Commission, directing legal counsel to pursue settlement terms and ratepayer protections on generation, storage, and fuel costs.

KFOXSep 3, 2026

City of El Paso gets extension to appeal ruling that water bill fee is illegal tax

City of El Paso gets extension to appeal ruling that water bill fee is illegal tax KFOX

ElectricChoice.comAug 24, 2026

El Paso Electricity Rates — The Texas City That Isn't on the Texas Grid (2026)

El Paso Electricity Rates — The Texas City That Isn't on the Texas Grid (2026) ElectricChoice.com

KTSM 9Aug 1, 2026

El Paso Electric reports progress after multiple outages

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A series of power outages stretching across the Borderland left thousands without power on Saturday, Aug. 1. At one time, there were about 70 different outages affecting nearly 17,000 customers, according to El Paso Electric'...

KFOXJul 28, 2026

Multiple outages hit El Paso as 1,000 + lose power in triple-digit heat

Multiple outages hit El Paso as 1,000 + lose power in triple-digit heat KFOX

KTSM 9Jul 21, 2026

El Paso intervenes in El Paso Electric data center rate case

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso City Council has authorized the City Attorney’s Office to intervene in a new regulatory proceeding involving proposed changes to El Paso Electric’s Economic Development Rate for data centers. The action allows the...

KFOXJul 20, 2026

City of El Paso to intervene in EP electric data center rate case

City of El Paso to intervene in EP electric data center rate case KFOX

KTSM 9Jul 18, 2026

El Pasoans shocked by electric bills; City Council to take action protecting ratepayers

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - El Pasoans turned to their air conditioning units to stay cool as temperatures rose over the last few weeks. And electric bills are also on the rise, prompting shock among homeowners and renters. Shoppers making their way to g...

KTSM 9 NewsJul 18, 2026

El Pasoans shocked by electric bills; City Council to take action protecting ratepayers

El Pasoans shocked by electric bills; City Council to take action protecting ratepayers KTSM 9 News

KTSM 9Jul 7, 2026

City advocating for ratepayers during hear on power facility for Meta data center

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of El Paso said it will "continue advocating for strong protections for local ratepayers" as a hearing begins this week in El Paso Electric's application for the proposed McCloud Generation facility. The proposed McC...

El Paso MattersJun 10, 2026

City’s environmental franchise fee on trash bills is illegal tax, appeals court rules

City’s environmental franchise fee on trash bills is illegal tax, appeals court rules El Paso Matters

news.bloombergtax.comJun 10, 2026

El Paso Environmental Fee an Unauthorized Tax, Texas Court Says

El Paso Environmental Fee an Unauthorized Tax, Texas Court Says news.bloombergtax.com

MeetingJun 8, 2026approved

City Council (Work) - Jun 8, 2026

The City is actively fighting against utility rate hikes to keep monthly bills manageable for El Paso families.

KFOXApr 29, 2026

El Paso City Council weighs ordinance targeting misleading water mailers, fines

El Paso City Council weighs ordinance targeting misleading water mailers, fines KFOX

AOL.comApr 28, 2026

El Paso City Council OK’s plan to rein in ‘scam’ water notices

El Paso City Council OK’s plan to rein in ‘scam’ water notices AOL.com

KTSM 9Apr 27, 2026

El Paso taking action on multiple El Paso Electric filings

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso City Council has authorized City staff to take action on several active El Paso Electric (EPE) filings. The City said this move reinforces its role in reviewing proposals that could shape future utility costs...

KVIAApr 27, 2026

City Council authorizes action on El Paso Electric filings

City Council authorizes action on El Paso Electric filings KVIA

MeetingApr 1, 2026approved

Mass Transit Department Board - Apr 1, 2026

The board is considering an agreement that would allow the El Paso Transportation Authority to use the city's compressed natural gas fueling facilities. This aims to improve public transit services.

MeetingMar 30, 2026approved

City Council (Work) - Mar 30, 2026

The council voted to suspend an interim rate adjustment proposed by Texas Gas Service for an additional 45 days. This allows more time for review and negotiation regarding potential changes to gas utility rates that could affect residents' bills.

MeetingMar 2, 2026

City Council (Work) - Mar 2, 2026

El Paso Electric updated the council on the completion of its smart meter installations and the ongoing efforts to educate customers on how to use the new technology. The company emphasized the benefits of smart meters, including enhanced energy monitoring and potential cost savings for residents through a new pilot program.

El Paso TimesFeb 16, 2026

El Paso fights gas bill hike, secures electric customers rate savings

El Paso fights gas bill hike, secures electric customers rate savings El Paso Times

El Paso MattersOct 30, 2025

Podcast: We talk about El Paso’s water future with a top executive from city’s water utility

Podcast: We talk about El Paso’s water future with a top executive from city’s water utility El Paso Matters

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