Tucson Electric Power is developing a large solar array at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista through an innovative partnership that will help the U.S. Army achieve its green-power and energy-security objectives. Ground was broken April 25 for the array, which is expected to generate 18 megawatts when it comes online later this year. That’s enough
For 23 years, Tucson Electric Power has supported the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, which provides nutritious food to more than 5,000 people every month. “The Community Food Bank is the safety net for many of our at-risk customers,” said Sharon Foltz, TEP’s Manager of Community Relations. “We recognize and appreciate the enormous role
The partnership between TEP and Fed By Threads has generated 9,120 meals for Feeding America.
Using your refrigerator and freezer properly and keeping them well-organized can help you use less energy and reduce food waste. Make sure both of them are set at the proper temperature. Keeping them too cold will require more energy to maintain the lower-than-necessary temperatures. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set recommendations based on
Who better to teach schoolchildren about keeping safe around electricity and ways to use energy more efficiently than the power company? Tucson Electric Power educates students – and teachers – through a variety of programs and exhibits, and through employees who volunteer at science fairs and with educational organizations. “It’s important for our young people
Tucson Electric Power is taking its message of energy efficiency to the community with an outreach team that participates in events throughout the service territory. We educate customers about TEP’s many energy efficiency programs such as discounts on shade trees and LED and CFL bulbs and rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR ® air conditioners, variable-speed
The team of trained and dedicated Customer Care Representatives in Tucson Electric Power’s Call Center handles about 6,000 calls every day. From the basics — like turning electric service on and off — to more complex questions about customer program offerings, energy efficiency and solar power, the team is always ready and waiting. About 60
Tucson’s dry desert climate has its own particular set of opportunities — and challenges — when it comes to energy efficiency. For extra cooling in the summer, think back to those early desert dwellers who lived here without the benefit of air conditioning. “If you take a step back, shading is the oldest strategy. Before