Statement Regarding Reports of Federal Agents Falsely Claiming to be TEP Employees
Tucson Electric Power objects to any misrepresentation by anyone who falsely claims to be a TEP employee or representative. We have advised customers to look for the TEP logo on our employees’ clothing, safety equipment and vehicle. Our employees also are trained to produce their company identification badge for inspection by anyone seeking to confirm their employment or affiliation.
Any misrepresentation can create problems for TEP workers who do sometimes need access to private property to read meters, to locate and mark underground electrical facilities, to maintain or replace facilities, or for other reasons related to our service.
In response to media reports, TEP has contacted Homeland Security Investigations to request that its agents not impersonate TEP workers. TEP does not know if this activity occurred but has made clear that it is unauthorized.