$22 More on Your Power Bill? El Paso Residents Explode at Public Meeting Over Electric Company's Shocking Proposal!

In a heated public meeting that turned into a scene of visible frustration and passionate speeches, El Paso Electric’s proposal to raise residential electricity bills by an average of $22 per month has ignited intense backlash from the community. Residents filled the room wall-to-wall at the Eastside El Paso Community Center on Tuesday evening, demanding answers and transparency from company officials. Many of them waved their electricity bills in the air as they voiced their anger. “How do you expect us to afford this? People are already struggling!” yelled one resident, as others applauded in agreement. El Paso Electric claims the proposed hike is necessary to fund over $1.2 billion in infrastructure investments, aimed at modernizing the grid and preparing for the city’s growing energy needs. But residents weren’t convinced. “This is just corporate greed,” another attendee said. “Why should we pay more when executive salaries are untouched?” The company’s representatives, including VP of Customer Operations Maria Sanchez, tried to reassure the public that low-income assistance programs would expand if the hike is approved. But for many in attendance, it wasn’t enough. The final decision on the rate hike will be made by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, but Tuesday night’s meeting made one thing clear: El Pasoans are not going down without a fight. Community groups are now organizing follow-up protests and social media campaigns under the hashtag #StopTheHikeEP to continue voicing their opposition. Stay tuned to El Paso Bulletin for continuous coverage of this developing story.