Springerville Power Generating Station

In a dramatic policy shift to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also for economic reasons, Tucson Electric Power says it will stop using coal to generate electricity by 2032 and will increase renewable energy's share of its energy load to more than 70% by 2035. The plan will require 1% annual electric rate increases a year to put into effect.

Tucson Electric Power will stop using coal to generate electricity by 2032 and will increase renewable energy's share of its energy load to more than 70% by 2035.