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Heap skips back-to-back Corporation Commission debates
When candidates for two Arizona Corporation Commission seats assembled for back-to-back debates this week, one embattled contender was missing from both conversations.
Corp Comm candidates debate incentives for renewable energy
The lone incumbent seeking reelection to the state's utility regulatory agency is defending the panel's decisions to cut programs that encourage use of renewable energy and eliminate most rebates for energy efficiency purchases.
To build or not to build? Data center debate hits the campaign trail
The debate over skyrocketing data center growth is intensifying as Arizona’s political hopefuls hit the campaign trail and attempt to stake out their positions on one of the hottest issues in the midterm elections.Â
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 Corporation Commission primary exposes Republican rift
Myers and his supporters are criticizing the interest groups that backed Heap’s campaign.
Data centers dominated 2026 session – lawmakers answered with 3-year tax incentive pause
Key Points The state budget freezes Arizona’s sales tax exemption for data center operators through 2029 After public pushback against proposed projects, data centers become the dominant topic of 2026Â ... […]
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’s utility watchdog has become the utilities’ guard dog
The Arizona Corporation Commission is supposed to protect customers from monopoly utilities, but a blistering new Arizona Court of Appeals decision shows the opposite happened in a major APS rate... […]
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... […]
What happens now? The APS rate case isn’t over
On May 18, I stood outside the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) with small business owners, parents, faith leaders, veterans and everyday Arizonans who had one unified message for our state’s... […]
Rachel Walden: Digging into the data at the Arizona Corporation Commission
In 2024, Rachel Walden went from school board member to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Now, over a year into the role, she’s serving as the commission’s vice chair and bringing... […]
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... […]
