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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.
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.
Translation: A lawsuit is coming
After his earlier pleas fell on deaf ears, Burns today issued a demand to APS: Turn over your books. Citing his authority under ARS 40-241 to inspect the records of public service corporations, Burns told APS to make its accounts, books, papers and other documents, and the individuals who can answer the questions about those records, available for an inquiry that he is launching.
Commissioner orders APS to turn over campaign reports
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns issued a demand to Arizona Public Service today: Turn over your books. And this time, it’s not a request. It’s a requirement.
Judge rules public can’t see Stump’s text messages
The public is not entitled to see any of the text messages recovered from the state-owned cell phone used by Bob Stump.
Arizona utility to study time-shifting rooftop solar power
Arizona regulators have given the state's largest electrical utility the go-ahead to explore the idea of time-shifting energy produced through residential rooftop solar.
APS rejects request to disclose election money
Arizona Public Service said it won’t disclose any money it may have spent on elections because it would hinder the company’s right to free speech.
Major solar company acknowledges tie to Corp Comm critic
SolarCity told the Arizona Capitol Times it has contributed money to a group that provides most of the support for the Checks and Balances Project, a frequent critic of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Sun Wars: Arizona moves to the forefront of battles over rooftop solar
The debate’s outcome could alter the viability of residential solar as a renewable source in Arizona. Five commissioners could keep the industry vibrant or doom it in one of the sunniest places in America.
APS won’t give up right to spend on Corp Comm elections
Arizona Public Service’s CEO said the company won’t give up its rights to spend on Corporation Commission elections despite a request from two commissioners to “voluntarily refrain” from electioneering.
Corp Comm rebuffs APS on solar requests
The Corporation Commission will hear about the combined costs and benefits of residential rooftop solar in the coming months, despite an Arizona Public Service request that the commission only investigate the costs.
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.
