Investing in Our Community
TEP’s dedication to service extends beyond providing safe, reliable power. For more than 125 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.
Our 2018 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!
Each day, we strive to make a positive, meaningful impact in lives of our customers by collaborating with nonprofit groups and government agencies that can best address the needs of local residents.
For this reason, we support sustainability efforts throughout the community that protect and conserve our land, water, air and wildlife.
and become successful adults. This creates a strong workforce and contributes to a vibrant economy.
, 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.
Watts Up Blog
Lighting Up Winterhaven for the Holidays
This year marks the third year that TEP will be the title sponsor for the Winterhaven Festival of Lights in midtown Tucson.
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HQ Holiday Floor Drives
For the past seven years, TEP employees at the downtown Headquarters location have organized a holiday gift drive every November that benefits several local charities.
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Helping Older Adults Age Well
The Pima Council on Aging celebrated the opening of its new Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center.
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Helping to Feed Our Community
TEP and our employees have supported efforts by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to create a hunger-free community.
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5 Interesting Facts about TEP’s Volunteerism
Here are five lesser-known facts about volunteerism at TEP.
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