In response to the application filed by Arizona Public Service (APS) with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to increase rates by 14%, Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement about her intent to oppose the rate hike and intervene to protect Arizona consumers.

“My office intends to vigorously oppose the outrageous rate hike APS is trying to force on Arizona consumers and families already grappling with inflation, illegal tariffs, and an overall astronomical cost of living. This is a blatant attempt by Pinnacle West and APS executives to pad corporate profits at the expense of Arizona consumers. After years of steady rate hikes, it’s unacceptable that this monopoly utility thinks it’s okay to take more of Arizonans’ hard-earned money… As Arizona’s Attorney General, I have a duty to protect consumers from corporate greed. I will not stand by as APS and Pinnacle West attempt to fleece Arizonans with yet another unjustified rate hike.” – AG Mayes