FERC Probes Electric Rates: Refunds Possible for Tucson Power Users
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if Tucson Electric Power, UNS Electric, and UniSource Energy are charging fair prices in their area. This review started on April 9, 2026, and could lead to refunds if rates are found unfair. People affected have 21 days to join the conversation and share their views.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Refunds for Tucson Electric Customers
FERC opened a Section 206 investigation of Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc., and UniSource Energy Development Company and set the refund effective date as the date this notice was published in the Federal Register (April 9, 2026). If the Commission finds these companies' market-based rates unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful, customers in the Tucson Electric balancing authority area could receive refunds effective April 9, 2026.
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