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Arizona’s solar industry facing mounting backlash
Republican lawmakers, state regulators and some utility companies have historically been unfriendly to solar. That opposition is only increasing.
Arizona still pursuing nuclear energy despite hurdles
Key Points: Arizona utilities have begun a siting study to explore building a nuclear facility The project hit a setback when the utilities were denied a Department of Energy grant […]
Arizona faces potential $208M penalty over food stamp errors
Key Points: State blames some errors on having fewer employees checking applicants Some errors actually involve under-payments Hobbs office says it is dealing with the issue It’s official, Arizona’s food […]
Arizona’s coal future: winding down or full steam ahead?
Key Points: Arizona coal plants are facing pressure to stay open despite plans to transition to natural gas Clean energy debate is now central to the upcoming Arizona Corporation Commission […]
Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers
Key Points:Â Judge rules state agency imposed illegal “tax” on developers Developers still need 100-year water supply to build in certain areas The ruling may have significant implications for future […]
How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work?
Key Points: APS and TEP are seeking formula rates to allow annual adjustments instead of periodic large hikes Supporters say it reduces regulatory lag, critics warn of weak consumer protections […]
APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase
Key Points:Â Arizona Public Service is requesting a 14% rate increase, potentially costing customers $240 more per year Ratepayers voiced extreme opposition to the rate increase during four hours of […]
Confirmation firestorm: National Guard nominee battles GOP over Kelly, Iran War
Key Points: High-profile fight over Sen. Mark Kelly’s comments on munitions stockpiles may affect Arizona National Guard nominee Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee, John Conley, distanced himself from the national spat […]
What is a rate case? How TEP and APS seek utility rate increases
Key Points: APS and TEP are each asking for a 14% rate increases Increase could affect nearly 2 million Arizona customers Customers and consumer advocates are pushing back, but a […]
How many of those cut from SNAP are still eligible?
Key Points: Arizona’s food stamp enrollment dropped 47%, the largest decrease in the US New federal law imposed new limits on food stamp eligibility Arizona’s outdated IT system and staffing […]
Maren Mahoney: Creating a more resilient Arizona
Maren Mahoney is the director of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ Office of Resiliency, a climate-focused reimagining of the state’s energy office. Since taking the helm in 2023, Mahoney has guided the […]
Millions dropped from SNAP benefit programs
More than 3 million people have lost access to the federal program designed to fight hunger and food insecurity less than a year after President Donald Trump’s signature reconciliation law […]
