Autumn Johnson: Fighting for solar in the sunniest state
Autumn Johnson, an attorney and executive director of the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association, says she has a “challenge accepted” personality. It serves her well in her role advocating for […]
Church leaders urge Congress to retain solar tax credit
Scripture teaches us that we have a responsibility to care for all of God’s creation. As faith leaders in Arizona, we have a duty to lead our congregations, but also […]
Arizona must protect clean energy investments, not gut them
Arizona has long faced the reality of a hotter, drier future, and in response, the city of Tucson, local schools and neighborhoods have stepped up to lead on clean energy […]
Summer is coming, time to build more solar
Summer is on its way in Arizona, and I’m already dreading it. As a veteran who grew up in Arizona and has spent time in Afghanistan, the Arabian Peninsula, and […]
Safeguard clean energy investments – for jobs, the economy and all Arizonans
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a catalyst for unprecedented infrastructure investment across Arizona, strengthening our state’s leadership position in clean energy and creating high-quality jobs that are putting […]
Clean energy freeze betrays veterans, kills jobs and undermines national security
As a veteran who has proudly served this nation, I cannot stand by while the Trump administration once again puts corporate polluters ahead of American workers, veterans, and our national […]
From Boots to Solar Energy: Arizona’s Bright Future with Veterans Job Recruiting, Training
There are many ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day outside of attending a parade or raising an American flag outside your home. While these gestures are appreciated, what veterans […]
Oil independence, clean energy economy at stake in presidential primary
I urge my fellow veterans, and all Arizonans who care about the future of our clean energy economy and building a more sustainable future, to keep in mind what’s at stake when they vote today and in November.
Poll: Arizonans want swift climate action, cleaner air policies
Let’s continue to amplify our voices to be heard by our policymakers to stress the urgency for meaningful and effective measures to ensure a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow.
Arizona’s pro-business climate is magnet for clean energy investment, but won’t last without skilled workers
Arizona has a strong track record of attracting new business investment and job creation across a host of economic sectors, including aerospace, bioscience, financial services and technology. But this will only last if Arizona can maintain the skilled workforce needed to translate investment dollars into actual working businesses.
Hobbs’ administration touts collaborative effort between public and private sectors to spark climate, infrastructure legislation
Gov. Katie Hobbs' administration lauded federal dollars it says are creating "quality jobs" and boosting renewable energy projects at an event it hosted at Honeywell’s Advanced Air Lab in Phoenix today, where speakers discussed recent and upcoming clean energy commitments in Arizona.
Clean energy, Arizonans’ resilience are keys to a better future
Resilience means adapting to changes and setbacks. I know the people of Arizona as resilient people. We’re going to work, caring for our families, and doing what we can to get by in this record-breaking heat. We also need to be looking ahead to how we can build a better future for the next generation, and that means making the transition to clean energy as quickly, thoroughly, and equitably as w[...]


















