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Delivering Results for Arizona

Fighting for Affordable Utility Rates

As a mother and small business owner, Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson understands the challenges facing families during these uncertain times.

While others play politics and speak in platitudes, Lea is providing leadership and relief for families.

  • Supported more than $200 million dollars in revenue cuts during the recent APS rate case

  • Proposed a $24 million dollar reduction to residential rates in TEP Rate Case [Learn More]

  • Successfully advocated for over $40 million in refunds to customers - $32 million by APS and $8.2 million by TEP

  • Proposed a $50 million “Customer Relief” package for APS customers [Learn More]

  • Pushed for plan flexibility for customers who were suffering financial hardships due to COVID-19

  • Developed a plan to support expanded broadband access for students and families with a focus on low income and rural communities [View Plan]

Lea will continue to lead and put families first as your Commissioner. Lea’s a proven leader who will continue working with her fellow Commissioners to ensure rates are just and reasonable and utilities are accountable to you.

Ensuring Energy Reliability

Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson understands that affordable and reliable utilities are vital to Arizona’s long-term growth and economic prosperity - and that utilities work for you, not corporate shareholders and industry lobbyists.

  • Launched an “Energy Reliability Summit” to ensure that utilities were prepared for the increased peak demand in the upcoming years

  • Led the charge after rolling blackouts hit California to get answers from utilities and ensure they were adequately prepared to avoid blackouts to keep Arizonans safe [Learn More]

  • Supported efforts to stop disconnecting customers during the summer and the pandemic to protect seniors and our most vulnerable

  • Introduced a new process to monitor utility service and customer satisfaction levels

  • Supported the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant in San Tan Valley to bring more clean water to homeowners and support community growth

  • Demanded around the clock “live” service and a easier-to-read bill for APS customers

  • Supported converting existing refining plants to biomass to reduce costs and prevent forest overgrowth that causes deadly and expensive wildfires [Learn More]

  • Proposed a new “Flat Rate” plan option for APS customers who were put into confusing and more expensive plans following the company’s 2017 rate case [Learn More]

Stopping Corruption

Before Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson’s appointment, the Commission was clouded by controversy.

That’s why Lea has fought to improve transparency and rebuild trust with customers.

One of Lea’s first actions on the Commission was passing a Code of Ethics to eliminate corruption and influence from the utility industry.

Lea actually proposed more stringent rules, but they were not supported by her fellow Commissioners.

The Code of Ethics ensures that Commissioners and candidates for the position will not accept political donations from utility companies and must disclose any donations made in the past during a Commission race.

Lea will continue bringing integrity to the Commission and fighting corruption by supporting ethical reforms and stronger transparency measures to ensure that the Commission is working in your best interest.

Supporting Small Business

As a small business owner and former Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson understands the importance of a business-friendly regulatory environment.

On the Commission, Lea has fought to get government out of the way by eliminating costly bureaucracy and improving efficiencies.

  • Introduced “Next Day” services for people who want to start a business in Arizona

  • Supported a “One Stop Business Portal” to provide businesses the support they need to grow and prosper

  • Supported expanding availability of business data to grow Arizona’s supply chain

Securing Arizona’s Energy Future

Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson believes we need a better plan for power management, one that will preserve the Arizona way of life we love.

Lea supports the voluntary commitments made by our utilites for 100% clean and affordable energy by 2050 for Arizona.

Lea knows with good planning, we can avoid costly mandates and corporate subsidies, and provide the affordable, reliable power we need as a growing state.