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Major battle likely to heat up over solar energy initiative
A constitutional ballot initiative that would preserve the status quo for solar energy for the next six years already has major funding. But utilities and some public officials are lining up against it, setting up a big election battle.
SolarCity gives $3M to pro-solar campaign efforts
SolarCity has given $3 million to help pass a ballot initiative that would preserve solar energy in the state as-is for the next six years.
Rooftop greenery wards off heat, provides social gathering place
The Tempe Transportation Center, which opened in 2008, houses one of the few green roofs in Arizona, where the heat can be inhospitable and keeping plants alive isn’t always easy.
Tobin rescinds conflict declaration, wants re-vote on APS issue
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin sat out on a vote April 12 because of a potential conflict of interest. But after that matter failed, Tobin now says he should have been able to vote and he wants an emergency meeting so the Commission can vote again.
RoRo row: New law hampers Roosevelt Row plan
A law signed by Gov. Doug Ducey could derail future plans for more formal support and money to aid the burgeoning Roosevelt Row district. And neighborhood advocates say they’re gearing up to fight the law and vow to continue their plans for a special taxing district.
Commissioner to vote against APS until utility surrenders records
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns said today he will vote no on all Arizona Public Service items until the utility complies with his request to open its books.
Tobin running to keep Corp Comm seat
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin will seek a full term on the commission in this year’s election.
Judge won’t release Stump’s text messages
Utility regulator Bob Stump’s text messages won’t be released because they’re personal or attorney-client privileged, a judge ruled today.
Tobin has potential second conflict on Corporation Commission
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin has another potential conflict of interest, though the commissioner said he didn’t tell the governor’s office about it before being appointed.
Corp Comm, RUCO face off over water rate issue
The Arizona Corporation Commission and the Residential Utility Consumer Office faced off before the Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday over the commission’s use of a rate adjustment for water companies, which RUCO has called unconstitutional.
Power Authority worries bill would threaten Hoover Dam allotment
A strike-everything amendment targets a little-known state agency that allocates billions of dollars worth of energy from Hoover Dam.
Nevada regulator describes the state’s rocky path with solar regulation
Ahead of some major solar decisions in Arizona, a Nevada utility regulator told Arizona’s regulators on Wednesday to probe all sides of the debate and think about long-term consequences.
