FERC Investigates Arizona Power Giants for Potential Customer Refunds
Published Date: 4/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Tucson Electric Power, UNS Electric, and UniSource Energy charged fair rates. If not, customers might get refunds starting April 25, 2025. Anyone interested has 21 days to speak up and join the conversation.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Refunds for Named Electric Customers
If you are a customer of Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, or UniSource Energy Development Company, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has opened an investigation and set the refund effective date as April 25, 2025. If the Commission finds the companies charged unjust or unreasonable rates, affected customers may receive refunds starting April 25, 2025.
21-Day Window To Intervene and Get Help
If you want to participate in Docket No. EL25-68-000, you must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene within 21 days of the order issued April 21, 2025 (i.e., by May 12, 2025). The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, access information and make filings.
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