Investing in Our Community
TEP’s dedication to service extends beyond providing safe, reliable power. For more than 130 years, we’ve remained true to our vision of improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.
TEP’s financial, in-kind and volunteer contributions have significant, measurable impact in our community. Our contributions are funded with company resources, not with customers’ rates. We focus our philanthropic investments in three specific areas:
Through our investments, we help feed the hungry; provide shelter, direction and hope for homeless teens and adults; and educate youth in science, technology, engineering and math. We also support teachers by providing school supplies, classroom grants and funding for field trips.
In the Community
Where you’ll find us in the community:
March
March 14-15: Festival of Books at University of Arizona Mall, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
March 21: Egg Hop at Quincie Douglas Center, 8-10 a.m.
March 27-29: Southern Arizona Home Show at Tucson Convention Center
Community Outreach
TEP is available for questions and bill assistance at these locations. Find more dates.
Interfaith Community Services
- March 13, 8-10 a.m., Unleashed Christian Church, 265 W. Valencia Road
- March 20, 8-10 a.m., El Pueblo Community Center, 101 W. Irvington Road
Refugee Garden Art Program, 3736 E. Second St.
- March 11, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
UHC Medicare Store, 4811 E. Grant Road
- March 12, 9 a.m.-noon
Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1019 E. 31st St.
- March 18, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Goodwill Corporate Office, 1920 E. Silverlake Road
- March 19, 9-10 a.m.
Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada Drive
- March 19, noon-4 p.m.
Event participation subject to change.
Our 2025 Community Impact: By the Numbers
We improve the quality of life for the elderly, disabled and those with limited incomes by funding critical home repairs that increase their safety and comfort while reducing their energy bills.
We help protect Arizona’s delicate desert ecosystem by working with environmental and wildlife groups to eradicate invasive buffelgrass and to provide safe nesting sites and veterinary care for birds of prey. We also give students the opportunity to explore science and the environment in their natural world.
These are just a few examples of our commitment to community engagement. Join us in our efforts!
TEP directs the majority of our funding and resources to nonprofit partners whose projects align with our three philanthropic focus areas. We also assist nonprofit groups supported by an engaged employee volunteer.
Customer Assistance
In addition to our philanthropic efforts, we provide several Customer Assistance programs. If you or someone you know is having difficulty paying utility bills or needs assistance with making energy efficiency improvements, TEP can help. We offer discounts for customers with limited incomes, payment extension plans and weatherization assistance to those who qualify.
