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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[...]
Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump
President Joe Biden is setting out Monday on a Western swing aimed at showcasing his work on conservation, clean energy and veterans' benefits as he seeks to draw an implicit contrast between his administration's accomplishments and former President Donald Trump's legal troubles.
SRP must transition to clean, renewable energy – now
As state elected officials, community leaders, and most importantly – parents, we are concerned about the future of our children, and believe it’s time for our utilities to start acting with some urgency.
Report: Phoenix again ranks among most polluted; people of color more likely to be exposed
The Phoenix metro area is one of the most ozone-polluted cities in the United States, according to the most recent State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. The report emphasized people of color are especially affected by air pollution and the health issues it can cause.
New transmission line will increase energy reliability
A 125-mile transmission line is being built between Arizona and California – after nearly a decade of planning. The line, called the Ten West Link, will make it possible to send solar and wind energy between the two states.
Elected officials – don’t lose sight of voters’ priorities
As newly elected leaders settle into their new and familiar roles at the state Legislature, it’s important to remember that the priorities of Arizonans carry weight beyond the campaign trail. Voters will be watching political deliberations at the Capitol and expecting their leaders to deliver on the things that matter most to them.
SRP solar plant northwest of Flagstaff expected to offset 1 billion pounds of CO2 each year
Salt River Project has partnered with Clēnera, a private renewable energy company, to bring Arizona its largest solar plant by 2024. Construction of the CO Bar Solar plant will begin this year on 2,400 acres of private land northwest of Flagstaff in Coconino County.
