OPINION: 'It’s time we start thinking about our electricity the same way we think about modern-day cell phone plans,' write Shelly Gordon and Russell Lowes of Arizonans for Community Choice.
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers. Gordon and Lowes of Arizonans for Community Choice advocate for broader clean energy choices for electricity consumers:
What if Tucson could unleash the power of cheaper and cleaner energy, faster? What if our city and county could provide energy to ratepayers while adding money into the local economy to reinvest in renewable energy projects? CCEs source the energy but maintain a partnership with utility companies, which continue to deliver power, manage the grid, handle power outages and bill customers. On average, CCEs outperform utilities with more renewable and carbon-free electricity, according to LEAN Energy US. And, in fact, communities across the country are more often choosing 100% carbon-free electricity through their CCE rate plans.
Tucson cannot fulfill its climate action plan with the current TEP energy portfolio. The growing public needs clean energy on a timetable that exceeds the TEP goal. By switching to a CCE, we can keep fossil fuels in the ground and allow innovation beyond TEP’s one-size-fits-all program. CCEs across America deliver clean energy and save ratepayers an average of 3% to 10% on their bills. Surplus revenues build over time and remain in the community, funding projects such as adding solar panels to low-income rooftops, providing EV charging stations and electrification of public transportation.It’s time we start thinking about our electricity the same way we think about modern-day cellphone plans.
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