Tue Apr 08 13:00:00 UTC 2025: ## El Paso Electric to Hold Community Meetings on Proposed $93 Million Rate Hike

**EL PASO, TX** – El Paso Electric (EPE) will hold a series of community meetings starting this month to address its proposed $93 million rate increase, following a request from the El Paso City Council. The increase, if approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), could raise monthly bills by approximately $22 for customers beginning in early 2026.

EPE says the rate hike is necessary to cover infrastructure investments and accommodate the region’s growth. The company will use the meetings to explain its billing structure, available customer programs, and the infrastructure supporting reliable service. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

The City Council intervened in February, temporarily halting the rate increase for 90 days to allow for greater public engagement. Council members stressed the importance of community input, emphasizing the need for transparency and justification of the proposed increase given the existing financial burden on residents. Concerns were raised regarding the potential impact on lower-income households.

EPE’s community meetings begin in April (dates and locations to be announced). The PUCT will ultimately decide whether to approve the rate increase.

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