Claims
If you believe ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ is financially responsible for damage to your property, please review the text and guidelines below.
¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ is committed to providing safe, reliable electric service. We design, build, maintain and operate our facilities in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements designed to deliver a steady, stable supply of power to customers.
Such practices cannot guarantee perfect service. Every electric generation, transmission and distribution system in the world is subject to failure at any time. Malfunctioning equipment, inclement weather, property damage, interference from trees or wildlife and other forces beyond ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ's control can result in service interruptions, power surges or voltage irregularities.
Sometimes these incidents result in damage to our customers' property, including surge protectors, appliances and other electrical facilities. When such damage results from circumstances ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ could not have reasonably predicted or prevented, the company does not assume responsibility to pay for damages.
Under rules approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission, ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ is not liable for damage claims involving power outages, low voltage or power surges caused by: severe weather or other circumstances beyond our control; during repairs or routine maintenance, including meter exchanges; or during energy curtailment or blackout events.
Additionally, ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ is not liable for damage in circumstances that involve but are not limited to:
- Wind, rain, lightning, heat, flooding or other types of weather conditions
- Trees or other vegetation disturbing power lines and other equipment
- Equipment failure
- Equipment damaged by vehicles or criminal mischief
- Animal interference
- Mylar balloons
- Fires
- Other circumstances beyond our control, including "Acts of God"
Additional details are available in ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ's under Section 8, titled "Provision of Service."
If you believe ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ is financially responsible for damage to your property, please complete and submit the "Statement of Damage" form below. If ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ accepts responsibility for your claim, the company will determine what the law considers fair compensation and reimburse the lowest of repair costs, replacement costs or fair market value. ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ is not liable for indirect, or consequential damages including lost revenue or profits as described under "General Liability."
To file a claim:
Online — and submit your claim electronically.
Email or mail — Please download and fill out the and submit it via email to claim@tep.com or to:
¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ Risk Management Department
PO Box 711, Mail Stop HQE 810
Tucson, AZ 85702
Due to limited staffing, claims that are mailed will take additional time to process. If you are unable to file a claim online, please call 520-745-3370 to speak with a Risk Management representative. Thank you for your understanding as ¶¶ÄÌÊÓƵ remains committed to serving our customers and community safely.
—Risk Management
If you have any questions concerning the claims process, please contact our Risk Management Department at 520-745-3370.