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Tucson leaders weigh public power options as TEP franchise agreement is set to expire
City officials outlined four potential paths toward city ownership of electricity — from small scale developments for new construction to a full acquisition of existing Tucson Electric Power infrastructure.
New Analysis Finds U.S. Electricity Rates Have Remained Stable in a Majority of States, With Region-Specific Increases Driven by Local Factors
The Charles River Associates report also finds that data centers are not driving increases in electricity costs.
Local opinion: RTA Next is an investment in ourselves
RTA Next offers something increasingly rare: improvements that are clear, achievable, and felt within a reasonable timeframe.
Local opinion: TEP is a valuable community partner
Local opinion: Supporting reliable service starts with responsible rates.
Factors influencing recent trends in retail electricity prices in the United States
Recent state-level trends in retail electricity prices vary widely in the United States.
National opinion: Municipal takeover of utilities is expensive, risky
But, be warned, hostile takeovers of existing electric companies are fraught with risks, both economic and operational.
Why the Price of Electricity Is Spiking Around the Country
Not all states have gotten hit equally hard. The reasons are complex.
Local opinion: RTA Next plan invests in our urban core
The original 20-year sales tax is now set to expire, and the RTA board on which I serve has been diligently working to develop a plan for the next twenty years that will meet the needs of the region.
Local opinion: Boulder tried to take over utility and failed
Bob Yates: Utility deal would require more time, money than you think.
Flawed Energy Study Delivers False Promises to City of Tucson
TEP is cautioning the City of Tucson that a third-party study of alternative energy supply options for city residents is profoundly flawed.