2025 Year in Review
Resilient, Affordable & Sustainable Energy
Resilient, Affordable & Sustainable Energy
Resilient, Affordable & Sustainable Energy
Resilient, Affordable & Sustainable Energy
In 2025, Fortis improved the resilience of our energy systems while keeping affordability front and centre. We continued to advance cleaner energy initiatives and made consistent progress toward decarbonizing our energy mix. We are strengthening our system today while investing for tomorrow to ensure safe, reliable service to the customers and communities we serve.
Keeping Energy Affordable
Our customers count on us to keep bills as low as possible. We prioritize capital investments based on operational needs and minimizing rate impacts. We also support customers through energy efficiency programs and bill assistance for those most in need. Across Fortis, our companies continue to find efficiencies and adopt innovative practices – such as grid-enhancing technologies and AI-enabled vegetation management – to maximize the use of existing assets and reduce operating costs. Customer affordability will continue to guide how we plan, invest, and operate.
TEP Cuts Costs and Emissions
In July, Tucson Electric Power (TEP) announced plans to convert two coal-fired units at the Springerville Generating Station to natural gas. The conversion will cost less than building new resources with comparable reliability. It will support local jobs, strengthen the community, and reduce the unit’s carbon emissions by 40%. This transition will extend the life of a plant that has powered Tucson’s growth for more than four decades, while replacing nearly 800 megawatts of retiring coal capacity.
Discounts to Reduce Energy Costs
Central Hudson introduced the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program to support customers who fall outside traditional income-based assistance programs but still need help managing their energy bills. The program offers a fixed monthly bill discount to help low and moderate-income families reduce their energy costs. By enrolling, customers can take advantage of expanded benefits that make energy more affordable and accessible.
Climate Planning and Preparedness
We are designing and operating systems to withstand the extreme weather events we experience today and the climate conditions we anticipate in the decades ahead.
New Technologies to Combat Wildfires
Fortis companies continue to advance wildfire prevention and preparedness, with local plans tailored to the wildfire risk within their respective geographic regions. This includes enhancing grid design and infrastructure, improving asset and vegetation management, implementing Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) programs, and expanding the use of cutting-edge technologies to better predict and respond to wildfires.
FortisAlberta has been recognized for its leadership in this area. In 2025, it partnered with Technosylva to deploy an AI‑driven forecasting tool that models wildfire risk and other extreme weather events, such as high wind, days in advance. This allows FortisAlberta to be proactive, with targeted prevention measures, such as pre‑positioning crews for rapid response.
Climate Resiliency Report
Our 2026 Climate Resiliency Report outlines how Fortis companies are deepening their understanding of climate risks and utilizing data-driven insights to strengthen our energy network.
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Cleaner Energy, Lower Emissions
Fortis continues to make steady progress in decarbonizing and delivering cleaner energy to customers. We remain committed to having a coal‑free generation mix by 2032 and advancing toward net-zero emissions by 2050. Our teams are helping customers save energy and reduce their bills, with a record $320 million invested in energy‑efficiency programs in 2025.
Advancing Cleaner Energy with Battery Storage
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio. In 2025, it brought one of Arizona’s largest battery energy storage systems into service. The 200-megawatt Roadrunner Reserve 1 can power 42,000 homes for up to four hours. It stores low‑cost solar energy for use during peak demand, strengthening reliability and supporting cleaner energy. The system proved its value during record-breaking August heat by helping keep homes cool and maintaining grid stability. A second 200-megawatt unit is expected to be completed in 2026 and will double TEP’s storage capacity.
FortisBC Empowers Customers to Save Energy
FortisBC helps customers manage their energy use and costs through conservation and efficiency programs that improve comfort while reducing gas and electricity consumption. Income-qualified customers receive free Energy Saving Kits and in-home evaluations with installed energy-saving products. Residential customers can access rebates for upgrades such as insulation, windows, doors, and high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. FortisBC also advances energy efficiency in new construction by supporting builders and developers through its New Home Program.