Arizona is closer to an energy efficient future after the Corporation Commission approved a higher standard for energy savings this month. Under the proposed rule, electric utilities will need to find energy efficiencies that equal 35% of peak demand by 2030, up from the 22% standard set to expire at the end of the year.
Read More »Struggle to boost energy-efficiency standards succeeds
Years in the making, Corp Comm passes clean emissions standards 
The Arizona Corporation Commission moved Thursday to set a new target for clean emissions that would require electric utilities to use 100% carbon-free power by 2050.
Read More »State must modernize energy rules by increasing renewable standards
Arizona utility regulators did a big thing recently, though it largely went unnoticed. They should be commended for coming together in bipartisan fashion to support a plan that has the potential to help facilitate Arizona’s energy demands while creating local ...
Read More »Write-in candidate makes Corp Comm ballot
Democrats won't get a free seat this year on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Read More »Three Democrats, Two Republicans, write-in candidate advance in Corp Comm primary
All five candidates seeking a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission advanced to the November election, as expected, but it’s still too soon to tell if a Republican write-in candidate will join them.
Read More »3 utility regulators block Arizona’s path to clean energy
The July 30 meeting was the last opportunity this year for this elected and appointed commission to pass clean energy rules in 2020, due to the length of the rules process.
Read More »Democrats hope for Corp Comm control as GOP candidates fall 
Democratic control of the Arizona Corporation Commission could become a reality after multiple Republican candidates failed to make the ballot.
Read More »Lawmakers grateful for rainy-day fund, some hold to principles against it 
As some grocery store shelves lay as bare as Cactus League stadiums and restaurant dining rooms, lawmakers in the Arizona Legislature are scurrying to wrap up their business, begin their social isolation and hunker down for a storm. Their rainy day is here.
Read More »Lawmakers want Corporation Commission to be appointed 
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want to ask voters in 2020 to approve a change in the state Constitution to appoint regulators to the Arizona Corporation Commission rather than elect them.
Read More »APS boss promises no more campaign cash for regulators
The new CEO of Arizona Public Service Co. vowed today the company, its parent company, Pinnacle West, and other known affiliates won’t spend money on campaigns for utility regulators while he’s in charge.
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