El Paso Electric to expand solar program in San Eli
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Electric will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony of the expansion of its voluntary Texas Community Solar Program on Tuesday, Jan. 23 by constructing a 10 megawatt solar facility in San Elizario, Texas.
The groundbreaking ceremony will be at 2 p.m. located on 1201 Herring Rd., San Elizario, TX, 79849.
The utility says the expansion will allow an additional 5,000 customers to subscribe to solar energy. The expanded program will also provide a 10 percent discount to approximately 250 income-qualified Texas residential customers, along with a reduced monthly capacity charge for all subscribers.
The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024, according to the utility.
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