Attorney General Kris Mayes claims a 14% rate hike proposed by Tucson Electric Power TEP is unjustified.
TEP’s proposed hike would see rates increase this fall. According to the utility, the average Tucson household would pay $16 more each month — which it argues is needed to help cover rising costs and support recent investments.
But Mayes argues TEP is asking customers to pay a significantly higher cost than what’s needed to maintain reliable service…