{"id":170779,"date":"2026-02-19T03:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T03:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/170779\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T03:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T03:48:09","slug":"city-awaits-el-paso-electric-rate-case-final-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/170779\/","title":{"rendered":"City awaits El Paso Electric rate case final decision"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 The City of El Paso said it\u2019s closely monitoring the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), which is expected to issue its final decision in the El Paso Electric (EPE) rate case this week.<\/p>\n

City says electric customers will get \u2018near-term\u2019 savings under latest PUC ruling <\/a><\/p>\n

As KTSM previously reported, in January 2025, EPE filed its rate case requesting a $93 million rate increase to its annual revenue requirement for Texas ratepayers.\u00a0If approved, the City has estimated the typical residential bill would rise about $22.39 per month, about a 23 percent increase.<\/p>\n

Over the past year, the City said it has actively participated in the regulatory process to advocate for \u201ca fair, evidence-based outcome that protects residents and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur priority throughout this case has been to ensure that any rate changes are fair, justified, and supported by the facts,\u201d City Attorney Karla Nieman said. \u201cWe remain focused on protecting El Paso customers and will carefully review the Commission\u2019s final decision once it is issued.\u201d<\/p>\n

The City\u2019s involvement has included legal analysis, expert testimony, and participation in a contested hearing before Administrative Law Judges.<\/p>\n

In December, the judges issued a Proposal for Decision recommending several amendments that would scale back key parts of EPE\u2019s request, including the following, according to the City:<\/p>\n

Lower profit allowance: 9.4 percent return on equity instead of 10.7 percent.<\/p>\n

No rooftop solar minimum bill changes: keep the current minimum bill in place pending further review.<\/p>\n

Cost sharing of Newman 6 power plant: EPE requested Texas ratepayers pay the full $217 million costs; the recommendation is that New Mexico ratepayers share some of the costs.<\/p>\n

The PUCT will now consider the Proposal for Decision and issue its final order, according to the City.<\/p>\n

\u201cMayor Renard Johnson and City Council have remained engaged throughout the process, receiving regular briefings and discussing strategy as allowed under the Texas Open Meetings Act,\u201d read the news release.<\/p>\n

The City will provide additional information after the Commission announces its final decision.<\/p>\n

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