SRP Water and Ratepayer Protection PAC Mission
Our mission is to safeguard Salt River Project (SRP) and uphold its esteemed position as a leader in the Southwest’s energy landscape. SRP’s commitment to providing affordable energy is unparalleled, with rates that are among the lowest in the region, protecting consumers from exorbitant costs seen in neighboring states. Additionally, SRP maintains the highest credit rating of any public power company in the nation, ensuring financial stability and security for our community.”
Why Protect Salt River Project (SRP)
Overall Rates
20%
Lower than all other providers in the state
Regional Rates
2nd
Lowest average rates across industrial, residential and commercial energy in the South West
Average Rates Lower Than
93%
Of all other industrial energy providers in the South West
SRP offers competitive electricity rates compared to other utilities in the region. They strive to keep their rates affordable while maintaining reliable service for their customers.
SRP has made significant investments in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. These investments can help stabilize electricity rates over time by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, which are subject to price fluctuations.
SRP is transparent about its rates and financials, providing customers with easy access to information about how their rates are determined and where their money is being invested.
SRP is committed to providing affordable electricity while also investing in renewable energy, promoting energy efficiency, and supporting the needs of its customers and communities.
By strategically managing resources, anticipating future needs, and investing in sustainable energy sources, SRP can mitigate potential cost increases and maintain
competitive rates for its customers
SRP Election Information
Where is my district? Association and district voteable lands.
Why Salt River Project
SRP is not just a utility company, it's a lifeline for our community, a guardian of affordability, reliability, and sustainability in the realm of energy.
Cost-Effective Rates
SRP consistently offers some of the lowest electricity rates in the region. Their commitment to efficiency and smart resource management allows them to pass savings on to customers.
Efficiency Programs
SRP offers a range of energy efficiency programs designed to help customers reduce their overall electricity consumption. By promoting energy-saving practices and offering incentives for energy-efficient appliances and upgrades, SRP empowers customers to lower their bills even further.
Community Ownership
As a not-for-profit community-based utility, SRP operates with the best interests of its customers and communities in mind. This structure allows SRP to prioritize affordability and reliability over profit margins, ultimately resulting in lower electricity rates for its customers.
Rate Stability
SRP works diligently to maintain stable rates over time, shielding customers from sudden spikes in electricity costs. This predictability is crucial for budgeting and financial planning for both residential and commercial customers.
Renewable Energy Initiatives
SRP is committed to expanding its renewable energy capacity while keeping costs low. By investing in technologies like solar and wind power, SRP can harness clean energy sources that often come with lower operational costs over time.
Transparency and Accountability
SRP maintains transparency in its operations and decision-making processes, ensuring that customers understand how their rates are determined and how their money is being used to benefit the community.
Diverse Energy Portfolio
SRP's diverse energy portfolio, which includes sources such as hydroelectric, solar, and natural gas, allows them to leverage the most cost-effective resources at any given time. This diversity helps mitigate the impact of volatile fuel prices on electricity rates.
Investment in Infrastructure
SRP's ongoing investment in infrastructure modernization and grid optimization helps improve efficiency and reliability, which in turn contributes to keeping rates low for customers.
How To Vote
You Must Request a Ballot
Voting in the SRP Board and Council elections can be completed by early mail-in ballot or in person. If you have already requested to be added to the Permanent Early Voting List, you will receive an Early Ballot 27 days prior to the upcoming election.
Voting by Mail
Any Qualified Elector may make a verbal, written or electronic request for an official Early Ballot to be mailed to them.Requests for Early Ballots will be accepted in the SRP Corporate Secretary’s Office between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Dec. 31, 2023, and ending March 22, 2024.
To request an official Early Ballot, call the SRP Elections Information Line at (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or request an Early Ballot below.
Request an Early Ballot
After we receive your completed and signed Early Ballot request, your eligibility will be verified. Upon verification of eligibility, official Early Ballots will be mailed beginning Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
The last day to request official Early Ballots is Friday, March 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. A separate request must be submitted by each individual voter.
Request Ballot
Ready to make your voice heard in SRP elections? Click 'Request Ballot' to secure your vote and shape the future of your energy community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For any further questions, you can call the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048 or email election@srpnet.com
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Officials of each organization are elected on the first Tuesday in April of even-numbered years. The next scheduled Association and District elections are on April 2, 2024.
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For the Association, one position on the Board of Governors in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, and three positions on the Council in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are open for election. For the District, one position on the Board of Directors in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, two at-large Board of Directors positions, 11 and 13, and three positions on the Council in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are open for election.
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All positions, both in the Association and District, have four-year terms.
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Additional election information regarding both the Association and District elections can be found in the respective fact sheets available on the SRP website.
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Key dates for the elections include:
Approval of Alternative Election
Process: August 7, 2023Candidate Forum: September 15, 2023
First Call for Candidates: October 25, 2023
Second Call for Candidates: November 1, 2023
Land Ownership Cut-off Date: December 24, 2023
First Notice of Elections Ad and First Day to Accept Requests for Early Ballots by Mail: December 31, 2023
First Day to Accept Nomination Papers and Petitions: January 3, 2024
Second Notice of Elections Ad: January 7, 2024
Deadline to File Nomination Papers and Petitions: February 2, 2024
Deadline for Write-in Candidates to File Nomination Papers and Petitions: February 22, 2024 Deadline to become a registered voter in the state of Arizona: March 4, 2024
First Day to mail Early Voting Ballots and Early Voting Center Opens: March 6, 2024
Last Day to Accept Requests for Early Voting Ballots by Mail: March 22, 2024
Public Test: March 26, 2024
Last Day of Voting at SRP Early Voting Center: April 1, 2024
Election Day: April 2, 2024
Canvass Meeting – Official Elections Results Announced: April 8, 2024
Newly Elected Officials Are Seated: May 6/7, 2024 -
For questions or information about the SRP elections on April 2, 2024, you can contact the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048 or email election@srpnet.com.
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You can vote either by mail or in person.
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Any Qualified Elector can request an official Early Ballot to be mailed to them. Requests for Early Ballots will be accepted in the SRP Corporate Secretary’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Dec. 31, 2023, and ending March 22, 2024.
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You can call the SRP Elections Information Line at (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or request an Early Ballot online. After submitting your completed and signed Early Ballot request, your eligibility will be verified. Official Early Ballots will be mailed beginning Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
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The last day to request official Early Ballots is Friday, March 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. Remember, a separate request must be submitted by each individual voter.
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You can download and print the Early Ballot request form. Complete, sign, and mail a printed copy to:
SRP Corporate Secretary
SRP Mail Station PAB315
P.O. Box 52105
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2105 -
A Voting Center will be available at the SRP Administration Building, located at 1500 N. Mill Ave. in Tempe, AZ 85288. The Voting Center will be open:
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 6 through April 1, 2024, and- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 2, 2024.
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Yes, on Election Day, April 2, 2024, two ballot drop-off only locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at:
- SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ 85353
- SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85210
For any further questions, you can call the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048 or
email election@srpnet.com.
DISCLAIMER
PAID FOR BY SRP WATER AND RATEPAYER PROTECTION PAC WITH 17% OUT OF STATE CONTRIBUTORS. TOP THREE DONORS: MICHAEL FRANCIS ROSES LLP, DAVID HOVEY, EARL PEZNICK. NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE.
SWRP is not owned, endorsed, sponsored by, or affiliated in any way with the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District or the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association.