Tucson Electric Power is asking the Arizona Corporation Commission for a 14% base rate increase, a proposal that drew opposition from dozens of residents at a public hearing.
The increase would raise the average residential bill by up to $20 per month. TEP hopes the proposed increase will take effect in the fall, but the ACC will have the final say.
About 50 people gathered downtown to voice their concerns to the ACC, with a majority asking the commission to reject the proposal. Residents cited existing financial struggles and health concerns related to extreme heat…