Tucson Electric Power is taking a stand against copper theft. Electrical system copper theft causes power outages, increases the cost of supplying safe, reliable electricity to our customers, and has the potential to cause serious injury or death. Copper thieves have caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to TEP’s facilities — costs ultimately
To maintain a reliable power grid, Tucson Electric Power conducts an ongoing Critical Circuit Patrol, using advanced data analysis to identify equipment most in need of proactive repairs. In the last three years, we have patrolled, repaired or replaced more than 450 miles of TEP’s most critical power lines, replaced nearly 150 power poles and
Tucson Electric Power customers can choose to support local solar energy with TEP’s Bright Tucson Community Solar program. Under the program, launched in February 2011, customers purchase 150-kilowatt-hour blocks of solar energy generated at sites throughout TEP’s service territory. For up to 20 years, these customers receive a fixed energy rate for the portion of
Tucson Electric Power’s energy-efficient lighting program exceeded its goals on the way to a record year in 2013. TEP partners with manufacturers to sell compact fluorescent light bulbs at a steep discount through local retailers. This program was responsible for putting more than 1.4 million energy-efficient bulbs into customers’ homes in 2013, said Daniel Hogan,
TEP’s Land Resources department has collaborated with the Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society on several projects.
Interested in a career in the energy industry? The new Career Center on tep.com offers more than just job openings — it’s a resource for information about working at Tucson Electric Power and in the utility business. TEP Human Resources leveraged the company’s affiliation with the National Center for Energy Workforce Development to give depth
TEP participates in Beat Back Buffelgrass Day, dedicated to spreading awareness and removing vast quantities of the perennial grass.
BrightEE Awards Nominations Accepted Through Dec. 1 Tucson Electric Power is accepting nominations for the second annual TEP BrightEE Awards, which recognize customers and other community partners for energy savings achieved through the company’s energy efficiency, or EE, programs. BrightEE (pronounced “brighty”) awards will be presented on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 to customers who have