https://www.azpm.org/tags/tep Tucson Electric Power en-US Copyright Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:51:19 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-04-22/229415-tep-rate-case-hearing-begins Public comments close with overwhelming opposition as families, veterans, and seniors raise concerns over rising energy costs. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:51:19 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-04-22/229415-tep-rate-case-hearing-begins Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-11/228849-tep-proposes-56-million-climate-investment-deal-tied-to-franchise-agreement-vote The 25-year proposal would fund Tucson climate projects with shareholder dollars, but residents raise concerns about fees, contract terms and voter control. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:33:23 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-11/228849-tep-proposes-56-million-climate-investment-deal-tied-to-franchise-agreement-vote Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-03/228739-tucson-mayor-and-council-explore-municipal-utility-options Officials say full control over rates and climate planning could require voter approval, bond financing and years of legal battles. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:20:41 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-03/228739-tucson-mayor-and-council-explore-municipal-utility-options Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-03-02/228711-ag-kris-mayes-appeals-energy-agreement-between-tep-and-project-blue-developers Mayes argues state regulators improperly approved an energy supply agreement containing redacted rate-setting terms. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:07:44 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-03-02/228711-ag-kris-mayes-appeals-energy-agreement-between-tep-and-project-blue-developers Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-20/228586-tucson-hosts-first-public-meeting-on-proposed-data-center-regulations Public feedback begins on proposed rules that would govern where and how large-scale data centers could operate. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:47:37 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-20/228586-tucson-hosts-first-public-meeting-on-proposed-data-center-regulations Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-08-29/226242-project-blue-data-center-advances-despite-tucson-mayor-and-council-rejection Backers file an energy supply agreement with Arizona regulators, raising new concerns from county leaders. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:20:53 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-08-29/226242-project-blue-data-center-advances-despite-tucson-mayor-and-council-rejection Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2022-06-01/164058-hunt-the-great-white-whale-in-tucson Also on Arizona Spotlight: A conversation with ecologist Brad Lancaster; and the series "Youth Crossing Gender Borders" begins. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:50:38 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2022-06-01/164058-hunt-the-great-white-whale-in-tucson Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/news/2022-05-02/209754-arizona-power-companies-tell-regulators-that-blackouts-could-be-in-the-future The companies said they will be ready for this summer, but future summers could put a strain on their operations. Mon, 02 May 2022 20:42:37 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2022-05-02/209754-arizona-power-companies-tell-regulators-that-blackouts-could-be-in-the-future Megan Myscofski https://www.azpm.org/news/2022-04-14/209157-regulators-approve-rate-increase-for-tucson-electric-power-customers Tucson Electric Power customers will see their monthly bills go up by about four dollars on average. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:25:37 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2022-04-14/209157-regulators-approve-rate-increase-for-tucson-electric-power-customers Steve Jess https://www.azpm.org/news/2022-04-05/208650-electric-bills-to-rise-9-13-a-month-under-tep-plan State regulators will decide on the proposal next week. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:00:39 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2022-04-05/208650-electric-bills-to-rise-9-13-a-month-under-tep-plan Steve Jess