El Paso is formally opposing El Paso Electric’s application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) related to a plan to build a $551.8 million natural gas power plant to support the Meta data center in Northeast El Paso.
Concerns Over Costs and Risks
The city expressed concerns that existing customers would be exposed to risks and costs with a project of this scale. City Attorney Karla Nieman stated that El Paso Electric has not demonstrated that the project is a cost-effective choice for existing customers.
The city cannot unilaterally alter previously-approved development and will continue to push for more transparency about the project, accountability from those involved, and protections for El Paso residents from paying higher rates.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
