The project will significantly upgrade our local energy grid by replacing older, lower-voltage equipment with a new transmission line, substation and other improvements.
The southeast Tucson location will store solar and other energy until later in the day to satisfy customers’ peak energy needs.
TEP supported housing stability with counseling services, as well as rent and mortgage assistance.
Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants will receive a total of $125,000 in economic development grants.
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is seeking Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approval of a route for a transmission line that will provide critical support for electric reliability in central Tucson.
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Arizona Utilities Offer Grants to Support Economic Development, Operations and Training in Coal Plant Communities
The program provides critical support to develop new, sustainable economic strategies for impacted communities.
TEP and UniSource Energy Services are seeking submissions for new generation facilities, energy storage systems and other resources by March 8, 2024.