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Tucson council opposes TEP's 14% rate hike in unanimous vote

KVOA · last updated

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Tucson’s mayor and council unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming their opposition to Tucson Electric Power’s proposed 14-percent rate increase and a new mechanism for future rate changes.

The resolution was against both the size of the increase and the mechanism, which would allow TEP to adjust rates annually with less oversight. The city argues the hike would raise electricity costs for residents and businesses.

The city wants the commission to prioritize affordability as it reviews the request.

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