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 four 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:
December
Dec. 6: ScoutChella Music Festival to benefit the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 6: Downtown Parade of Lights, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Quincie Douglas Winter Wonderland, 3-5:30 p.m.
Holiday Events
Dec. 4-Jan. 4: Reid Park ZooLights, select nights, 6-8:30 p.m.
- Flip the Switch on opening night with TEP, Dec. 4
- Energy bikes and giveaways, Dec. 20
Dec. 13-27: Winterhaven Festival of Lights, 6-10 p.m.
- TEP volunteers at Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona donation locations, Dec. 13, 17, 20 and 21
- Energy-efficiency experts and giveaways, Dec. 13 and 21
Event participation subject to change.
Our 2024 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!
, serving on boards and volunteering for events. Their passion for giving back is shared by many TEP employees. Together with the family members and friends who join them at our Community Action Team’s events, our employees typically volunteer more than 20,000 hours per year!
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.
