FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jul 2 2012 12:00:00:000AM News Media Contact: Joseph Barrios, (520) 884-3725Financial Analyst Contact: Chris Norman, (520) 884-3649 TEP SEEKS RATE INCREASE TO COVER FIVE YEARS OF INVESTMENT IN SERVICE QUALITY Tucson, Ariz. — Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is seeking new, higher rates no later than August 2013 to cover rising service costs,