Our Business Development and Customer Energy Optimization teams designate employees to focus on businesses and other commercial customers that make a major impact on economic development in Southern Arizona. Meet one of those employees.

Miguel Baeza, Program Manager for Commercial & Industrial customers in TEP’s Customer Energy Optimization team.

Years with company: Almost one year.

What is your customer focus area? Commercial customers, including small- and medium-sized businesses, industrial facilities, schools, organizations, and government agencies.

What inspires you about your work?
“I’m inspired by making energy-efficiency improvements more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses through incentives and guidance. Beyond the workplace, I like that energy awareness can become a habit we take home and pass along to our families and kids.”

Why is it important to support businesses in your area?
“Supporting our commercial customers contributes to a thriving region. Small and medium-sized businesses are an important part of the local economy and their success preserves the local character that makes Tucson unique.”