It’s not too late to make your voice heard on a proposed rate hike by Tucson Electric Power.
Several public comment meetings are scheduled before the formal hearing begins, giving customers a chance to weigh in.
- March 23: In-person and by phone from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- April 1: In-person and by phone from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- April 7: By phone only, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- April 22: In-person and by phone starting at 10 a.m.
The number is 1-877-309-3457 and the passcode is 801972877## and in-person meetings take place at 400 W Congress St.
TEP is asking for about a 14% base rate increase, which would raise the average residential bill by roughly $16 to $20 per month. The utility says the increase is needed to cover rising costs and major investments made to the local energy grid…