Tucson, Ariz. – UniSource Energy Services customers who are having trouble paying their utility bills may qualify for a new assistance program.
Power AZ is designed to help working families manage their energy bills in a time of rising household costs. It provides one‑time financial assistance to help Arizona residents pay their energy bills, even if they don’t qualify for traditional low‑income assistance programs.
Power AZ expands eligibility beyond federal LIHEAP limits, allowing a family of four earning $108,000 to qualify for up to $640 in utility bill assistance.
The State of Arizona launched Power AZ in March with support from a $15 million statewide investment that is expected to help tens of thousands of state households receive immediate utility bill relief. Power AZ is administered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), which will determine if applicants qualify for Power AZ or for other available energy assistance programs. Eligibility is based on household income and need.
Dozens of UniSource customers have already received assistance through the program. Funding is limited, so customers are encouraged to apply for help as soon as possible.
Applying is free and easy. Customers can visit the DES website for more information and apply for assistance through DES’ A to Z Arizona portal under “utility assistance” or “Power AZ.”
Additional Support from UniSource
If customers don’t qualify for Power AZ, help is still available from UniSource. We offer a variety of options to help make energy costs more manageable, including bill payment arrangements or extensions, a low‑income discount plan for qualifying customers, referrals to community agencies that can assist with other needs, and a weatherization assistance program that provides free energy efficiency improvements.
Customers should feel free to connect with us online or call us at 877-837-4968 to share concerns about paying their bills. Our Customer Care team is ready to help customers explore their options.
UniSource provides natural gas service to more than 170,000 customers in northern and southern Arizona. It also provides electric service to more than 106,000 customers in Mohave and Santa Cruz counties. For more information about UniSource, visit uesaz.com.
UniSource and its parent company, UNS Energy, are subsidiaries of Fortis, Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility business. For more information visit fortisinc.com.
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