Tucson Electric Power rolling out new EV support programs

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For Star subscribers: Local businesses that use electric vehicles, schools and electric bike enthusiasts get new support under Tucson Electric Power's latest EV plan.

David Wichner Tucson-area businesses that use electric vehicles, schools and electric-bike enthusiasts will get new support from Tucson Electric Power Co. after state regulators approved its latest EV plan.

Under TEP's plan, the utility was authorized to spend about $34.8 million over three years on existing rebate programs for charging equipment at homes and businesses and to add new programs to support projected EV growth. People are also reading… The commission approved the EV programs proposed by TEP and UES on 3-2 votes, with ACC Chairwoman Lea Márquez Peterson, a Tucson Republican, joining Democrat members Sandra Kennedy and Anna Tovar voting in favor and Republicans Justin Olson and Jim O’Connor opposing the plans.

While continuing existing EV rebate programs, TEP’s latest plan adds several programs, including a pilot “managed charging” program to help EV owners adjust their charging behavior to avoid higher costs ; and a “micro mobility” program to provide rebates for the purchase of electric bicycles .Under the UES plan, with a three-year budget of $1.

 

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