Tucsonans ask City Council to be “rigorous” in doing energy cost study [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz (KGUN) — The city of Tucson wants to study the cost of providing electricity to families, and how practical it would be to provide different avenues and providers. City leaders hired consulting firm GDS Associates, Inc. to do what they’re calling an Energy Sourcing Study.

Tucson Electric Power manages much of the power and electricity in Tucson and some surrounding areas. TEP is in charge of the more than 7,700 combined miles of overhead and underground wires.

Local climate activists filed into council’s chambers downtown Tuesday evening. Many, like Lee Ziesche of Tucson Democratic Socialists of America, wanted to share their own opinions about TEP’s record and to tell elected leaders they will be closely watching what comes out of the energy analysis.

“Thousands of people in Tucson are paying attention to this feasibility study,” Ziesche said, “and we want them to do a rigorous study.”

Many speakers used their allotted …