Southern New Mexico residents are lining up against a proposed electricity rate change that, they argue, would increase household expenses while boosting El Paso Electric’s earnings.
KTSM reported that at a public hearing in Las Cruces, customers urged regulators not to approve a sizable jump in monthly power costs.
What happened?
During a June 22 hearing convened by the state regulator, dozens of residents challenged El Paso Electric’s rate request. According to KTSM, the plan could push the typical household electric bill up by more than $40 by the fall of 2027.
If approved, the proposal would charge customers in New Mexico an additional $70 million, according to the station…