Arizona is the second-fastest growing state in the nation, and the Phoenix metropolitan area is growing at a rate three times the national average. This wouldn't be possible without commitment to serving Arizona's expanding energy needs.
Arizona is connected to the communities we serve by time-tested laws and regulations that require utilities to provide safe, reliable service at fair rates. The Arizona Corporation Commission oversees the operations of most electric providers, while independently elected governing boards regulate not-for-profit electric utilities. This proven regulatory model keeps our state’s electricity prices stable for consumers and ensures reliable power – especially during the hot summer season.
Despite Arizona’s record of strong reliability, robust consumer protections and highly satisfied customers, some stakeholders are lobbying for a chance to experiment with electric “deregulation” here. Several states have tried this model over the past 20 years, with results that have ranged from disappointing to disastrous. What began with the idea of allowing a choice of energy providers has proven to produce higher bills and reduced reliability, particularly during extreme weather or periods of high energy demand.
That’s why our state turned away from electric deregulation two decades ago and has repeatedly rejected restructuring ever since. While those who hope to profit from such systems continue to tout their potential benefits, they cannot provide what Arizona customers already enjoy: safe, reliable and affordable energy from local, regulated energy providers.
