Keeping the lights on is one of many challenges for families living at or below the poverty line. It’s an aspect of poverty that we at Tucson Electric Power see every day. TEP offers multiple programs designed to help limited-income customers reduce their energy consumption and pay their electric bills. Customer Assistance Program Through our
Tucson Electric Power each year offers dozens of job training and internship positions with the goal of educating the future workforce and giving veterans and disabled and disadvantaged local residents work experience. “Our job training programs utilize the power of being a local employer,” said Marji Morris, Senior Human Resources Generalist. “We take pride in
TEP’s Residential Efficient Lighting Program offers instant discounts on energy-efficient LED and CFL bulbs.
A new energy calculator on tep.com provides a custom analysis of home electricity use and recommends ways to save energy and money. Tucson Electric Power’s Home Energy Calculator, developed in partnership with Apogee Interactive Inc., begins with a few quick questions about the customer’s home size, construction type, appliances and number of household occupants. It
Tucson Electric Power employees have a busy schedule of holiday volunteerism filled with activities that celebrate the season. “The holidays are a time when people realize how many great things they have in their lives,” said Wendy Erica Werden, Manager of Community Investment and Philanthropy. “It’s an opportunity to give back and help others who
Shiny, flashy and oh-so-jolly, holiday lights and decorations are a treasured part of the season. When hanging your holiday displays (with care), keep in mind a few simple tips to stay safe and keep your energy bill down. When you’re sleeping at night, the lights don’t need to be on. Setting light displays on a
Tucson Electric Power has awarded a total of $100,000 to 15 programs run by nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well-being of children, families and seniors. TEP’s Grants That Make a Difference were presented on Nov. 14 during a ceremony at the company’s Tucson headquarters. The grants support programs with measurable accomplishments that assist
The grants will help nonprofit organizations offer programs that improve the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.