El Paso Electric's $308 Million Plan for Enhanced Power Grid Resilience Advances

A judge has recommended that the Public Utility Commission approve El Paso Electric's (EPE) resiliency plan, which aims to strengthen the local power grid with a revised budget of $308 million. Initially filed in December 2025, the plan addresses the need for improved reliability during extreme weather events and potential cyberattacks. Key upgrades include replacing power poles, enhancing power lines, and implementing advanced technology for quicker outage detection and restoration. The proposal comes in response to past outages, such as those caused by a two-day wind event in February 2023, which affected numerous customers for over 36 hours. EPE must submit corrections to the plan by June 17.

Key Details: • Revised funding request reduced from $328 million to $308 million. • EPE must file corrections to the plan by June 17. • Improvements aim to mitigate outages from extreme weather and cyber threats.