Efficiency Programs
Home Efficiency Rebates
High Efficiency Air Conditioning Rebates
Evaporative Cooling Rebates
Weatherization Agency
EPESaver Commercial Efficiency
Industrial Opt-Out Program
EPE New Mexico "EPESaver"™ Gateway
Your Link to El Paso Electric's New Mexico Energy Efficiency Programs
El Paso Electric generates and distributes electricity through an interconnected system to approximately 320,000 customers in the Rio Grande Valley in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. In New Mexico, EPE offers energy efficiency incentives to residential customers, air conditioning contractors, evaporative cooling installers, weatherization agencies, and commercial/industrial customers.
Energy Efficiency incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis and depend on available funding. Also, carefully review all program requirements and minimum standards. EPE's qualification requirements are designed to encourage very high efficiency levels, and has set stringent standards for eligibility. Incentives will be offered only for measures that, through onsite inspection, can be verified to comply with program requirements.
Home Efficiency Rebates
EPE is offering its customers an energy efficiency program designed to improve comfort and save energy. EPE's "EPESaver™” program enables you, the customer, to choose the measures that suit your needs. The first step is to review recommendations for your home by participating in EPE's HomeEnergySuite™ program, or contact your local home efficiency contractor. EPE will then pay incentives on upgrades for additional home ceiling, floor, or wall insulation, for the addition of solar screens on east and west facing windows, and for high efficiency evaporative cooler or air conditioner upgrades. Certain customers may also be eligible for measures to reduce air leakage through ductwork, plumbing penetrations, walls, windows, and doors. Click here for a Rebate Form
High Efficiency Cooling Rebates
El Paso Electric (EPE) customers in New Mexico rely on mechanical cooling for comfort throughout much of the year. In this dry climate, one of the most efficient and lowest cost options is the evaporative cooling system. Evaporative cooling has the advantage of low total ownership cost, and with today’s modern systems, customers need not sacrifice comfort, control, or water conservation to enjoy its benefits. EPE pays incentives on high efficiency/water conserving evaporative cooling systems in new or existing residential dwellings.
While evaporative cooling is an excellent choice for many customers, refrigerated air
conditioning is increasingly preferred. EPE recommends that customers choosing refrigerated
air systems purchase ENERGY STAR® qualifying equipment to ensure high efficiency. EPE offers
incentives to residential customers or contractors to install high efficiency air conditioning
in new or existing residential dwellings.
Download a rebate application for evaporative or refrigerated air conditioning systems here.
EPESaver Commercial Efficiency Program
EPE's "EPESaver" Commercial Efficiency Program pays incentives to energy efficiency service providers, electrical contractors, lighting vendors, and customers who install energy efficiency measures in commercial or industrial facilities that are located within EPE's New Mexico service territory. Eligible facilities must receive their electricity from EPE.
Projects must meet minimum eligibility criteria and comply with all program rules and procedures. Applicants must use one of the downloadable incentive application spreadsheets to submit project details. Once the measures are installed and the savings are verified, the Project Sponsor receives incentive payments based on the measures installed in accordance with program manual. Download the program manual here.
As a consumer:
- Customers should check the Better Business Bureau and obtain more than one bid before contracting for services.
- Be sure you understand the terms of any agreement before signing and know how much you will pay.
- Request a copy of all paperwork.
- You have 72 hours (3 days) to cancel any agreement (called Right of Rescission period).
- Ask for an "All Bills Paid Affidavit" if a subcontractor is used.
- An EPE representative may contact you to verify the work was done.