Renovated Bullion Plaza Gym to be Dedicated on Friday

The Phoenix Suns, APS and the Town of Miami will dedicate the newly renovated Bullion Plaza Gymnasium on Friday afternoon (October 25) from 3:30 until 4:30pm.

The MC for the event is Suns broadcaster Ann Meyers Drysdale. There will also be remarks from Miami Mayor Rosemary Castaneda and APS Relationship Manager, Richard Rosales. The event will also include an appearance from current Suns player P.J. Tucker, Suns alumnus Steven Hunter and another very special guest.

The Phoenix Suns and APS have partnered since 2006 to improve and revitalize community basketball courts across Arizona.

For ticket information call  473-4403.

APS Bills May Decrease 1 Percent

Arizona Public Service Company customers could see a 1% drop in their average bill this year. If the Arizona Corporation Commission approves it, there will also be no base-rate increases until 2016.

Last June, APS requested a 6.6% rate increase. But low natural gas prices and pressure from consumer groups brought about a better deal for ratepayers.

The Arizona Republic reports that APS has signed an agreement with 20 large customers, consumer groups and other stakeholders. APS agreed to the changes in return for financial incentives for the company to promote energy efficiency. The agreement still must be approved by the Corporation Commission.

Several components of your bill would increase starting next year, but not in the one large increase that APS requested.

APS Seeks 6.6% Rate Hike

Arizona Public Service Company is asking state regulators for a 6.6% rate increase. This would add about $8 to the average monthly bill if approved.

The company says it needs the extra money to help pay for system improvements and make it possible to use more smart technology.

The head of the Residential Utility Consumer Office says they will look into APS finances to see if the rate hike is warranted.

The Arizona Republic reports that state regulators will probably spend a year reviewing the rate increase request.