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Solar, utilities to abandon scorched earth fight
Numerous sources this afternoon said the rooftop solar industry and the utilities, led by APS, are standing down to avoid what many consider to be nuclear options, which, depending on whose side prevails, could be catastrophic for the losing party.
Solar energy initiative may face two competing measures
Two ballot referrals would regulate solar companies as public service corporations and require the Arizona Corporation Commission to change rates and rules for solar.
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.
For every solar action, there’s an opposite APS reaction
Lesko today confirmed that she’s working with APS, Legislative Council, and Marc Osborn of Arizona Prosperity Alliance to craft a referendum to compete with Kris Mayes’ pro-solar initiative.
Solar advocates turn to the ballot in fight against utilities
A constitutional ballot initiative, dubbed the Arizona Solar Energy Freedom Act, filed today with the Secretary of State’s Office takes aim at several tactics used by utilities that critics say are meant to undermine rooftop solar.
Coalition of solar companies calls APS fee unconstitutional
A group of solar companies wants to stop the state’s largest utility from collecting a fee from its customers because the group claims the fee could be unconstitutional.
Water companies oppose commissioner’s investigation of APS spending
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns may not realize the precedent he would set if he’s allowed to fully investigate a utility’s books, two water groups argue.
Arizona regulators seek compromise for solar installations
Two Arizona utility regulators are working to reach a compromise between rooftop-panel installers and big utilities.
Burns considers using subpoena to reveal APS election spending
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns is prepared to deploy his subpoena powers if Arizona Public Service and its parent company, Pinnacle West, refuse to provide him with information about its electioneering spending last year.
Corporation Commissioner seeks disclosure of APS election spending
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns today asked Arizona Public Service to provide a report of all its election spending on the 2014 commission races.
Judge orders review of Stump’s text messages
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has taken the first steps in what should result in the public finally getting a look at text messages Bob Stump sent and received during last year's election.
Commission mulls program that costs APS millions, benefits major firms
A more muted deliberation involving Arizona’s biggest utility is underway at the Arizona Corporation Commission, this time over a program that allows eight major energy consumers to purchase less-expensive power from a third-party source.
