- Extreme weather events (wind, wildfires, temperature extremes, water scarcity) threatening service disruptions.
- Transition risks (evolving regulations, changing customer preferences, technology evolutions, market dynamics).
- Increased load growth resulting in increased carbon emissions and criteria pollutants.
El Paso Electric Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, El Paso Electric Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.9M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
42%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.6B gallons/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 2.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 2.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 2.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 2.3M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Buena Vista Energy Center (120 MW solar and 50 MW battery storage) came online, powering approximately 60,000 homes.
- Newman Unit 6, a state-of-the-art gas turbine, commissioned, replacing three older, less-efficient units and saving approximately 600 million gallons of water annually.
- Continued expansion of Texas Community Solar program.
- 80% carbon-free energy target by 2035 and 100% by 2045.
- Recycling of old meters during AMS installation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Generating 715 MW of renewable energy by 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieving 80% carbon-free energy by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieving 100% clean energy by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Customer Reliability and AffordabilityGrid GrowthTechnology ModernizationEnvironmental Footprint MinimizationCulture of Engagement and Accountability