How many power plants does El Paso Electric operate?

EIA-860M lists 9 operating plants against “El Paso Electric Co” for 2026-07, totalling 2 GW of nameplate capacity in 2 states.

Is El Paso Electric the owner of these plants?

EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.

Why are affiliates listed separately?

Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.

El Paso Electric power plants

Every generating plant EIA-860M files against El Paso Electric for 2026-07: 9 plants, 2 GW of nameplate capacity, across 2 states and 2 energy sources.

EIA files this entity as “El Paso Electric Co”.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Plants: 9
Nameplate capacity: 2 GW
States: 2; NM, TX
Energy sources: 2

El Paso Electric plants by energy source

Natural gas4 plants · 2,072 MW
Solar5 plants · 175 MW

Full list of El Paso Electric power plants

Power plants operated by El Paso Electric Co

Newman3 technologies	El Paso Electric Co	El Paso	1,109.8	10	1960	Operating
Montana Power StationNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	El Paso Electric Co	El Paso	527.2	4	2015	Operating
Rio Grande2 technologies	El Paso Electric Co	Dona Ana	348.3	3	1958	Operating
FelinaSolar Photovoltaic	El Paso Electric Co	El Paso	153	1	2025	Operating
CopperNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	El Paso Electric Co	El Paso	86.9	1	1980	Operating
Chihuahuan Desert SolarSolar Photovoltaic	El Paso Electric Co	El Paso	10	1	2025	Operating
Holloman Solar FacilitySolar Photovoltaic	El Paso Electric Co	Otero	5	1	2018	Operating
NMSU Solar and Storage2 technologies	El Paso Electric Co	Dona Ana	4	2	2021	Operating
Montana Solar FacilitySolar Photovoltaic	El Paso Electric Co	El Paso	3	1	2017	Operating

El Paso Electric: FAQ

How many power plants does El Paso Electric operate?: EIA-860M lists 9 operating plants against “El Paso Electric Co” for 2026-07, totalling 2 GW of nameplate capacity in 2 states.
Is El Paso Electric the owner of these plants?: EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.
Why are affiliates listed separately?: Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.