Thread by @ChispaAZ

We are listening in on the @CorpCommAZ public comment session on the @apsFYI proposed rate hikes. We will be live-tweeting stories and comments shared to remind the ACC it's time for #APSForgetTheDebt & to say NO on a hike of any kind that will further burden our communities.

First caller is @Dulce4Justice: I am calling because I feel it is an extreme injustice for our community for @apsFYI to be asking for an increase while we live in a global pandemic & the hottest year we have ever had. I ask the commission to Vote NO. #APSForgetTheDebt

Prescott Valley @apsFYI ratepayer — I am too against the rate increase @CorpCommAZ! 2 years ago APS increased their rate & now they want to double it. APS is forgetting Arizonans live on a fixed income. This is unfair & unjust. #APSForgetTheDebt

Joyce Miller @apsFYI ratepayer — I am against this rate @CorpCommAZ. I just got home an hour ago (5:30 PM) & my house is 88 degrees. And it will stay at this temp. Because of peak hours that can cause $70 increase. So I sit at home sweating. #APSForgetTheDebt

Cherry Rattner @apsFYI ratepayer – I am against this rate increase @CorpCommAZ. Rate increases should NOT affect Arizonans who work hard for little money. I walk around with wet clothes to cool off because of how hot it is. I, too, am on a fixed income. #APSForgetTheDebt

Arcadie @apsFYI ratepayer – I would like to add APS is the only option. So as a consumer APS is able to increase their rate & the customer is unable to find somebody else. So I want @CorpCommAZ to know that in certain areas APS is essentially a monopoly. #APSForgetTheDebt

@apsFYI ratepayer & Buckeye resident – APS does not communicate with their customers. I was unaware about this increase until I watched this in the news last night. Idk where they get their numbers from. I am against the increase @CorpCommAZ. #APSForgetTheDebt

Lydia Aguilar @apsFYI ratepaey – APS me esta cobrando demaciadas altas tarifas. Las familias en Ariz. nos enfrentamos un calor y desempleo en record durante esta pandemia. [Cont'd] #APSForgetTheDebt

[Lydia Aguilar cont'd] Mientras nuestras familias tenemos que escoger entre llenar el refrigerador de comida, pagar renta y billes, y tener un hogar fresco. La recomendación de personas de familia es que @CorpCommAZ voten NO ah este aumento. #APSForgetTheDebt

Sam Rachester of Yavapai County & @apsFYI ratepayer – I am asking the commissioners to vote NO @CorpCommAZ. I would like the commissioners to put customers over rates. Ariz. is going to get dryer/hotter. APS will be responsible for further deaths. #APSForgetTheDebt

Carletta Lino @apsFYI ratepayer in Goodyear – I am 70 years old; I live on a fixed income. I can now NOT afford rent & an electric bill. We struggle to feed ourselves, to keep a roof over our heads, for some of us that roof has become a car. #APSForgetTheDebt

Grahan-O’h @apsFYI ratepayer –  Electricity is a public service. Arizonans depend on electricity for basic necessities: cooking, education, protection from harsh temps. @CorpCommAZ stop rate hikes. APS forgive the debt accrued during the pandemic. #APSForgetTheDebt

Richard C. @apsFYI ratepayer – Over 3 years ago, my partner had been haunted by APS. It turns out APS would charge her over 500 dollars. This woman suffers dementia. I believe APS has been taken advantage of this customer. @CorpCommAZ #APSForgetTheDebt

Martha Villa @apsFYI ratepayer & Phoenix resident – Les pido a @CorpCommAZ que voten NO al aumento the tarifas the APS. Es el peor momento en el medio de esta pandemia. Ya es demaciado lo que estamos pagando. Y no nos podemos dar el lujo de apagar nuestro aire. #APSForgetTheDebt

Heartbreaking reality from Rosa Garcia @apsFYI ratepayer & Phoenix resident who reminds us of why we will continue to put pressure over the @CorpCommAZ & @apsFYI / #APSForgetTheDebt:  Están muy altos los cobros de luz @CorpCommAZ. [Con't]

[Cont'd from Rosa] Esta pandemia nos esta afectando a mi familia. Y no solo eso, mi esposo tuvo un accidente, y se me ah echo muy dificil pagar la luz, la renta y el traer un plato de comida a mi casa. #APSForgetTheDebt [Con't]

[Con't from Rosa] El tuvo el accidente en April, y hasta ahora todavia permanece en el hospital. Somos mis 3 hijos y yo y permanecemos en solo un cuarto. Me gustaria decirle a @CorpCommAZ que voten NO al aumento de tarifa y perdonar la deuda. #APSForgetTheDebt

Brenda Brown @apsFYI & Glendale resident – Peak hours, manipulation and greed needs to stop. Please stop this rate increase @CorpCommAZ. #APSForgetTheDebt

Scottsdale resident & @apsFYI ratepayer – APS needs to show more humanity during this time and provide people free electricity. This month my bill was $180, and $92 dollars was actually for electricity. This is the worst time in the world. @CorpCommAZ #APSForgetTheDebt

Rosa Cross @apsFYI ratepayer & Glendale resident – I ask @CorpCommAZ to vote NO. My bill was $124.74 & only generated $28.58 – the rest was in other fees. They are taking advantage of people. It is unethical and immoral for all people and myself. #APSForgetTheDebt

Bonnie @apsFYI ratepayer & Phoenix resident – My electric use was $109 but the bill came up to $206 with misc. charges. You’re not making friends when you make things like this in times like these. So do the right thing and vote NO @CorpCommAZ. #APSForgetTheDebt

@masavi_perea – Thank you commissioner Sandra Kennedy (@SandraDKennedy). @CorpCommAZ, please tell @apsFYI to stop and show humanity. During these times, we help each other, and APS does not. Invest in the community and not politics. #APSForgetTheDebt

Howard Musser @apsFYI ratepayer – This is a monopoly. I agree everything on their bills should not be there. I blame @CorpCommAZ for allowing this to get this far. Remember this year is an election year. We know your names: You work for us, not APS. #APSForgetTheDebt

#Ambientalista señora Blanca Abarca & @apsFYI cliente comparte como su hermana le llego un bill de $800! @apsFYI how is this realistic and humane! #APSForgetTheDebt [Con't for direct quote]

[Con't from señora Blanca] Cada ano el calor va en aumento. Y con ese aumento de calor @apsFYI quiere aumentar los recibos de luz. Un gran ejemplo es que en este mes de Sept. a mi hermana le llego un recibo de $800. #APSForgetTheDebt [Con't]

[Con't from señora Blanca] Por favor repita eso para que los comisionados escuchen: $800. Me derijo a @CorpCommAZ: deben de votar NO al aumento de tarifas de @apsFYI. APS necesita eliminar la deuda ahora. #APSForgetTheDebt