“I consider this rate case, the first one filed with EPCOR being the owner, as the end of an era,” said Vice Chair Nick Myers. EPCOR USA bought the troubled Johnson Utilities, a water and sewer company serving the San Tan Valley, in 2021. For more, go to:.

The ACC strives to provide reliable, accurate, and up-to-date public online services and information access. We recently modernized our control room. Public meetings, events & cases are broadcast live at recordings are archived and available online.

COMING UP: ACC Chair Kevin Thompson joined Mike Broomhead to talk about electricity rates, rate cases, and more. Tune into the CW7 Arizona (channel 7) on Sunday, 6/22 at 5:00 pm, or watch at

NEW BUSINESS FILING POLICIES are now in effect. These policies were designed to help business owners by offering protections against unauthorized business filings and fraud, and are effective as of June 16, 2025. For details, go to or call (602) 542-3026

UPDATE: The Maricopa County Superior Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by RUCO against the ACC seeking to invalidate the ACC’s Formula Rate Policy. The court upheld the policy & completely dismissed the lawsuit. "The decision is well-reasoned if not impeccable," - Tom Van Flein

Fraudsters often target isolated seniors. Learn the red flags of common scams and keep your loved ones informed. Knowledge is power! Start with @NASAA’s investor bulletin: #WEEAD2025

Belated birthday announcement: Commissioner Rene' Lopez celebrated a birthday this month! Thank you for your service to Arizonans!

Reminder: Open Meeting of the Arizona Corporation Commission to be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Those who would like to make a comment on any of the agenda items are encouraged to register to speak BEFORE the meeting begins. To view the agenda, go to

Energy Saver Tip: Time-of-Use (TOU) rates offer lower prices during OFF-PEAK times, incentivizing customers for how and when they use electricity - the cost varies depending on the day, time, & season. Check w/your provider to see if a TOU plan can help you save the most money.

With triple-digit temperatures upon us, the ACC urges everyone to be proactive when it comes to keeping cool & managing their electricity bills. One way to reduce summer costs- learn about Peak Demand, its huge impact on your bill, and how to avoid paying higher energy prices.

With triple-digit temperatures upon us, the ACC urges everyone to be proactive when it comes to keeping cool & managing their electricity bills. One way to reduce summer costs- learn about Peak Demand, its huge impact on your bill, and how to avoid paying higher energy prices.

On the airwaves: Commissioner Rene Lopez was interviewed live on KTAR's Morning News to discuss how he (a nuclear engineer) & his staff caught a math mistake by APS in an energy rate calculation - APS then went back and corrected their numbers. Listen:.

UPDATE: ACC Chair Thompson addresses calls to re-open the Cholla Coal Plant. "The cost to bring the plant into compliance and to reinstate full operations would be a staggering $1.9 Billion. which would become the burden of APS ratepayers." Read more at.

The Wildfire Mitigation Town Hall in Payson highlights the importance of wildfire preparedness & mitigation, especially concerning the state’s utility infrastructure. A resolution was passed commemorating May 2025 as National Wildfire Awareness Month

ICYMI: A recording of the Wildfire Mitigation Special Meeting & Town Hall held on May 15th is now available to view on our website, go to For more info, go to.

The ACC will hold its first workshop on new nuclear generation on Wednesday 5/21/25 at 9:00 a.m. Mission: Through community engagement, develop the strategy & roadmap that will enable the development of Advanced Nuclear Power generation in Arizona by 2035

Don't forget: ACC Vice Chair Nick Myers is hosting a Special Meeting/Town Hall TOMORROW on Wildfire Mitigation. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this critical. THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, at the PAYSON Public Library, in PAYSON, AZ.

There are more than 200 employees at the Arizona Corporation Commission that are dedicated to serving the people of Arizona. Sometimes, they don't get the recognition they deserve, but they truly deserved this luncheon. The food was paid for with money raised & donated by staff

REMINDER: ACC Vice Chair Nick Myers is hosting a Special Meeting/Town Hall pertaining to Wildfire Mitigation to engage the community in a discussion on this critical issue on THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, at the Payson Public Library, in Payson, AZ.

Reminder: Open Meeting of the Arizona Corporation Commission to be held Thursday, May 8, 2025. Those who would like to make a comment on any of the agenda items are encouraged to register to speak BEFORE the meeting begins. To view the agenda, go to