FOR LOWER UTILITY BILLS
THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION (ACC) COMPARISON
WHO WILL LOWER YOUR UTILITY BILL?
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) regulates public utilities and has a direct impact on your monthly bills. Who you vote for matters.
Lowering monthly bills
Proposed a plan to save ratepayers millions by holding utilities accountable.
Committed to protecting residential customers from unfair rate hikes.
Raising monthly bills
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Thompson voted for the largest rate hike in Arizona history and has supported automatic rate raises.
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Thompson has facilitated shifting large corporate users' costs from large corporations to families.
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Heap supports adding more costly energy production methods versus proven lower cost methods
Making Data Centers Pay
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Fighting to ensure tech giants pay for the extra power they require.
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Protecting the local grid from being overwhelmed by corporate demand.
Data Center Free-for-all
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Thompson supported lower utility rates for data centers like Project Blue - likely at the expense of residents.
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Thompson allowed rapid expansion without requiring infrastructure payments.
Protecting Your Water
Advocating for smart conservation and sustainable management.
Ensuring rural communities have stable access to affordable water.
Privatizing Water Supply
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Thompson voted for privatization plans that increase monthly user costs.
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Both ignored warnings about the long-term impact on local aquifers.
Accountability & Transparency
Beholden to DONORS
Rejecting campaign contributions from the utilities they regulate.
Pledged full transparency in all commission decision-making.
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Through the Regulators' Roundtable, Thompson helped raise hundreds of thousands in contributions from utility companies.
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Thompson consistently voted in line with the interests of utility company shareholders
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Heap's campaign is backed by Turning Point
Clara Pratte & Jonathon Hill
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
WHO ARE THEY WORKING FOR?
Ralph Heap & Kevin Thompson
Wall Street Shareholders
SOURCES: Arizona Corporation Commission Docket Records, Campaign Finance Reports (Secretary of State), News Reports (AZ Central, Arizona Republic).