

We're more than a utility
Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power to Tucson residents - and more. We offer customers a wide range of incentivized programs to help them reduce their energy costs and build a better future.
Company overview
TEP provides the energy behind Tucson's economy. We deliver safe, reliable power to more than 432,000 customers in the Tucson metropolitan area. We’re also a local leader in community service, volunteerism and economic development efforts.
TEP and its sister company, UniSource Energy Services, are among a family of utilities owned by FortisExternal Website. Opens new window, Canada’s largest investor-owned gas and electric utility holding company. Fortis completed an acquisition of UNS EnergyExternal Website. Opens new window, TEP’s and UES’ parent company, in August 2014.
TEP offers comprehensive energy services through reliable, traditional resources and a growing renewable power portfolio. We also offer many ways to help our customers use energy more efficiently.
TEP's community service efforts have earned nationwide acclaim. We provide direct contributions and other support for our employees' volunteerism, encouraging a spirit of giving that is shared among the Fortis family of utilities.
About Fortis
Fortis is the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Its regulated utilities account for approximately 93 percent of its total assets and serve more than 3 million customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean. Fortis owns non-regulated hydroelectric generation assets in Canada, Belize and Upstate New York. For more information, visit fortisinc.comExternal Website. Opens new window.
Serving our community
We are committed to serving the needs of others
Tucson Electric Power and its sister company, UniSource Energy Services, work with charitable nonprofits, education and government organizations that focus on employee volunteer engagement, work toward meeting community needs, and demonstrate the viability of their programs. TEP focuses its giving in the areas of education, environmental conservation activities and community engagement, including at-risk and limited-income communities, first responders and veterans.
TEP invests in the community in several ways:
Donations
Financial donations to non-profits or charities for programs or special events where volunteer assistance is not needed or would not be appropriate may be requested throughout the year.
In-kind donations
In-kind donations are non-monetary valuable goods including computer equipment, office furniture, printing (i.e. promotional material), or the lending of pop-up tents, traffic cones and more.
Corporate memberships
Corporate memberships are requests for annual membership at the corporate level to community organizations such as chambers of commerce, utility organizations and business groups.
Employee volunteer projects
Employee volunteer projects are employee-driven initiatives to support the communities where we live and work. These requests are typically supported and coordinated by Community Action Team employee volunteers.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are the support of events and activities in which a mutually beneficial arrangement is made between the organization and TEP. This may include the promotion of goods, products and services. The organization promoting the sponsorship is responsible for providing the value of the sponsorship that is tax-deductible.
Economic development
We are the power behind Tucson's economy
When you choose the Tucson metropolitan area for starting, expanding or relocating your business, you're choosing a community that boasts a unique combination of characteristics that will benefit your bottom line and quality of life.
And powering it all is TEP — an electric utility company known for its low rates, high reliability, environmental stewardship and customer focus.
Explore what the Tucson area has to offer. Then contact us for assistance and answers to your questions.
Company history
A proud heritage
Our company has been providing power to Arizona residents since 1892, before Arizona became a state. Learn how we grew to become one of our community’s largest companies, providing safe, reliable and affordable power to nearly 1 million local residents.
Our management team
Leading by example
Every day, TEP's executive officers lead by example. Learn more about our company's leadership team.
Our Vision and Values
At Tucson Electric Power, our vision is to be an exceptional energy provider that positively impacts the lives of our employees, customers and communities.
We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and acting at all times in alignment with our core company values of integrity, accountability, collaboration and opportunity.
Investor information
Tucson Electric Power, sister company UniSource Energy Services and their parent company, UNS Energy Corporation Opens new window, are subsidiaries of Fortis Opens new window, which owns utilities serving more than 3 million customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean. The following links and documents may be of interest to investors in our company.