Community – UniSource Energy Services

Four Ways We Gave Back this Summer

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:32:06 +0000

We helped customers weather the summer months and prepare for the school year by making contributions in our communities. Here are some of the ways we helped. A new Lake Havasu City cooling center is now even more comfortable and energy-efficient thanks to a powerful AirEYE motion-sensor fan donated by UniSource. We partnered with River Cities United Way to launch the new Heat Relief Station…

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Spreading Heat Awareness in Mohave County

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:43:07 +0000

UniSource Energy Services employees joined forces with the American Red Cross to share critical heat safety resources and information with residents in Lake Havasu City and Kingman. As communities in Arizona face extreme heat, UniSource employees, Red Cross and volunteers visited neighborhoods in mid-June to conduct check-ins while distributing life-saving information on how to stay safe during…

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UniSource Volunteers Share What Motivates Them

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:26:41 +0000

Volunteering is part of the culture at UniSource Energy Services, strengthening our vision of improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. The impact is measurable, given the financial value of each volunteer hour is worth $32.07 in Arizona, according to Independent Sector. That means the 7,016 hours of employees’ volunteer time last year translates into the equivalent of more than…

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UniSource Contributes $362,000, Volunteers 7,016 Hours in 2024

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:59:35 +0000

UniSource Energy Services contributed more than $362,000 and thousands of volunteer hours in 2024 to help nearly 100 local nonprofit groups support community vitality, education, environmental stewardship and social equity. “Our local nonprofit partners work daily to address the most pressing needs in our community,” said Shea-Lynn Hoisington, UniSource Outreach Project Coordinator.

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Spreading Holiday Cheer in Our Communities

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:30:33 +0000

From turkey dinners to twinkling lights, we’re sharing holiday warmth with our communities. Here are some of the ways we’re brightening the winter season. Employees in our Cottonwood office started giving early, collecting Thanksgiving recipe staples, such as stuffing, gravy and corn, throughout October. The food will be delivered to the Old Town Mission in time for its Thanksgiving meal…

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Training for First Responders on Gas and Electricity

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:25:43 +0000

A gardener hits a gas line when removing a tree stump. A tall construction truck runs into an overhead electric line. A fire breaks out at a trailer park served by gas. In all of these real-life cases, firefighters or police officers were the first to arrive. That’s why UniSource employees regularly train first responders on handling gas or electric emergencies. One summer morning found…

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Supporting Veterans and Patriotism in our Communities

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:18:50 +0000

While Veterans Day will be recognized Nov. 11, UniSource provides year-round support for veterans and U.S. flag displays in communities across Arizona. Here are three recent examples of how our donations and volunteer efforts pay respect to those who serve. On Sept. 11, UniSource employees spent the day of reflection helping to coordinate the raising of new U.S. flags in Flagstaff.

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Food Drive Brings in 7,624 Pounds to Communities

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:46:35 +0000

UniSource employees helped fight hunger this summer by participating in a company drive that collected 7,624 pounds of food for local charities in communities statewide. From June 1 – 15, we challenged employees in all our offices to contribute essential food items to alleviate community needs during the summer months. In the Help Us Can Summer Hunger drive, our seven offices competed against…

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Supporting the Expansion of Lowell Observatory

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:43:30 +0000

UniSource is supporting a major expansion of Lowell Observatory – a world-famous attraction where Pluto was discovered – with upgrades to our gas service and community donations. Opening in November, the Astronomy Discovery Center at the research facility in Flagstaff will include a one-of-a-kind rooftop planetarium, theater and exhibits. With visitor growth anticipated to increase by at least…

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Maintaining Housing Stability in Our Communities

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:02:08 +0000

UniSource has directed philanthropic donations to address urgent housing needs throughout Arizona since late 2022. Through our investments, local residents were able to stay in their homes, pay utility bills and reduce their energy costs through the use of efficient new appliances. As rising housing costs pushed vulnerable residents to the brink of homelessness, our Community Investment team…

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