Making the Switch to an Electric Vehicle?
Making the Switch to an Electric Vehicle? December 1, 2024 If you’re considering making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV), Trico is here to help. As your trusted local energy partner, we can help you make informed decisions about home charging options and factors to help you decide if an EV works for your […]
CEO Column: New BESS System Saves Members Money
CEO Column: Trico’s New BESS Saves Members Money August 1, 2024 On July 2, 2024, Trico hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Sahuarita Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a key part of our ongoing efforts to provide our Members with cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions. The event marked a significant milestone, […]
Trico Pioneers Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
Trico pioneers electric vehicle charger installations June 10, 2024 Trico has started installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Members’ homes to support Members with EVs and help reduce energy usage during periods of high demand. Among the early adopters is Clifford Rosario, whose embrace of EV technology underscores the practicality and convenience it offers. Rosario, […]
Renewable Energy Boost Rate
Renewable Energy Boost Rate gives Members an affordable way to contribute to Trico’s energy goals May 1, 2024 Sustainability is part of Trico’s mission. The Renewable Energy Boost Rate is designed to provide Trico Members with an inexpensive and flexible renewable energy option. Members on this rate benefit from a simple and transparent way to […]
Trico Launches New EV Unlimited Rate
For some electric vehicle owners, our new EV Unlimited Rate could save you money April 1, 2024 We are excited to announce our new Electric Vehicle (EV) Unlimited Rate. It is a simple, convenient option for Members who want to charge their EV at home. This rate is designed to support the growing EV demand, […]
Rooftop Solar Considerations
Questions to consider before installing rooftop solar February 1, 2024 The benefits of installing rooftop solar panels may seem like a no-brainer, but the reality is, not every home (and homeowner’s situation) is always right for solar. There are several factors to consider before installing a rooftop solar system, like determining if your home will […]
New Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use Rate
Trico is proud to offer a new voluntary Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use Rate (EV TOU Rate) for eligible Trico Members who own electric vehicles (EVs). This rate is designed to help meet the growing demand for EVs among Trico Members, reduce strain on the system during peak hours, and lower costs for Trico’s overall membership. Trico […]
Batteries are now operational at Avion Solar
The Avion Solar Facility has been providing Trico with clean energy since 2018, and now we have added battery energy storage to the system. On May 9, 2023, Trico held a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at Avion, attended by representatives from the Town of Marana, the Marana Chamber of Commerce, Torch Clean Energy and Solv Energy. The […]
Cross-country journey in Ford Lightning electric truck was great learning experience for Trico
By Rylee Schull In March 2023, Trico employees Sabrina and Bryan English, an IT Specialist and a Journeyman Lineman respectively, embarked on a 3,852-mile round trip from Trico to Nashville, Tennessee, and back in a Ford Lightning F-150 all-electric truck. Sabrina and Bryan went to Nashville for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) PowerXchange […]
Construction continues at Chirreon Solar & Battery Facility
Trico employees and contractors from SOLV Energy continue working at the Chirreon Solar and Battery Storage Facility, located on Edwin Road west of North Oracle Road within Pinal County. Chirreon will have over 40,000 photovoltaic solar panels, and the 15-megawatt battery storage system will be capable of discharging 30 MWh of energy. The facility will […]