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“A Contract is a Contract”: Why the ACC must uphold existing solar rules in the Sulphur Springs rate case
When the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) speaks clearly, utilities should listen. Time and again, the ACC has affirmed a foundational principle of regulatory fairness: contracts made in good faith must […]
Kevin Thompson: Still smiling as chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission
After two years on the Arizona Corporation Commission, Kevin Thompson stepped into the chair role this year. He sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to talk about what he’s […]
Two Democrats to challenge Republican incumbents at the Corporation Commission
Key Points: Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill are running together for two seats on the Corporation Commission in 2026 Republican Commissioners Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers up for reelection and […]
2 state agencies argue ACC is improperly pushing policies
Key Points: Policy statements from Arizona Corporation Commission have been challenged Commission argues it is entirely exempt from governing agency regulations Two agencies disagree, and are fighting against the commission […]
Rampant corporate greed and cozy commission will devastate ratepayers
Rampant corporate greed enabled by lax oversight was already running Arizona’s ratepayers into the ground. Arizona Public Service collected $1.1 billion more than in 2022 after major rate hikes in […]
Lea Márquez Peterson: Bringing southern Arizona to the Capitol
Lea Márquez Peterson is the longest serving member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, having been appointed in 2019 and elected in 2020 and reelected in 2024. As the only statewide […]
Arizona’s solar policy is rigged against homeowners — it’s time for the ACC to fix it
Arizona should be a national leader in solar energy. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, our state is primed to benefit from clean, affordable and decentralized power. […]
Tensions rise between Arizona Corporation Commission and Legislature
Key Points The ACC oversees regulation of state utility companies. There has been unusual friction this session between commissioners and lawmakers. Legislation imposed on ACC causing tensions. Tensions are high […]
The Hidden Power of the Arizona Corporation Commission: Why Your Vote Matters
There are a lot of really important issues on your ballot this fall. But it is not just the presidential candidates and the ballot propositions that you need to pay […]
Green Party offers alternatives in ACC race
This story has been revised to correct a previous version that reported the two Green Party candidates were write in candidates for the general election. A pair of Green Party […]
ACC incumbent lagged in GOP primary race
In the uncontested Republican primary for the Arizona Corporation Commission, incumbent Lea Marquez Peterson fell behind her two running mates – which could see her edged out when the three go up against Democrats in November.
Same APS discrimination against solar customers
Unfortunately, the ACC just sided with APS and determined that some solar customers may, indeed, be excluded from the rate case rehearing and that the underlying evidence APS provided to justify the discriminatory fees on solar customers will not be evaluated.
