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renewable energy, Arizona Corporation Commission, natural gas, nuclear energy, Lesko, Congress, California, Arizona
Jan 9, 2023

Keep failed, out-of-state energy interests out of Arizona

Out-of-state organizations are pushing for Arizona to adopt the same failed policies as California. I will work to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy at the national level that protects consumer choice, invests in reliable energy sources, and brings down costs for Arizonans.

Biden, Mexico, Zumpango, Ken Salazar, Marcelo Ebrard, border, immigration, Canada
Jan 9, 2023

Biden’s opening move in Mexico lands well with López Obrador

President Joe Biden opened his visit to the North American leaders summit with a diplomatic gesture that landed well with his host, Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, before the two leaders were to begin Monday talking about weighty matters including immigration, trade and climate change.

electric vehicles, ADOT, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EV fast chargers, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, interstates, I-10, I-40, I-17, I-8, I-19, Phoenix Electric Auto Association, U.S. Department of Transportation, Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, bridges, roads, mass transit, sustainability
Dec 27, 2022

It’s electric: ADOT planning a statewide network of EV chargers along interstates

Electric vehicle drivers across Arizona can expect more chargers on interstate highways in the next few years, which means longer road trips.

clean energy, electric car, fossil fuels, gas furnaces, clean energy, Saudi Arabia, Putin,
Dec 19, 2022

It’s time to invest in building electrification

We can all agree that the United States is far too dependent on foreign oil. Now Arizona’s leaders in both parties – public and private sector leaders too – need to take urgent action to mitigate our reliance on dirty foreign energy supplies. They need to lead Arizona’s transition to clean energy sources.

clean energy, electric car, fossil fuels, gas furnaces, clean energy, Saudi Arabia, Putin,
Dec 14, 2022

Poll: Arizonans want cleaner air, energy, zero emissions

Arizonans are sounding the alarm on our air and climate crisis, and it is time our decisionmakers answer the call. We have the data and the tools to set our state on a pathway toward zero-emissions, so we all can breathe cleaner, healthier air.

electric vehicles, Arizona Public Interest Research Group, charging stations, Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Frontier Group, Arizona PIRG Education Fund, taxpayers
Nov 11, 2022

Group pushes cities, towns to use electric vehicles

Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund is continuing its advocacy efforts to widen electric vehicle usage across the state.  

electric vehicles, ADOT, EV chargers, Arizona, sustainability, interstates, I-10, I-8, I-40, U.S. Department of Transportation
Sep 16, 2022

Arizona electric vehicle infrastructure plan gets federal approval

The Federal Highway Administration announced Wednesday that 35 states, including Arizona, had their infrastructure plans for electric vehicles approved, which allows for construction of charging stations along highways across the state. 

Electric vehicles, ADOT, National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Plan, PIRG, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Aug 26, 2022

AZ may receive $76.5M for EV charging access

Arizona is on track to receive $76.5 million from the federal government to improve accessibility to electric vehicle charging stations. This is thanks to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Plan.  

Aug 5, 2022

New details emerge about how businesses can win fed infrastructure funds

New details have emerged regarding how small businesses might be able to win some of the federal dollars flowing to the State of Arizona as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.  

Mar 18, 2022

We need statewide plan for EV charging network

We must embrace this opportunity. If we act now, we can build a more equitable charging network, improve our air quality and public health – all the while revving up our economy and saving the planet. 

Sep 20, 2021

Switch to electric school buses will protect kids’ health

Our children are worth the investment. Students should be able to get to and from school without being forced to inhale dangerous exhaust fumes every day. It’s not only critical for their health, but critical for their academic success.  

Jun 4, 2021

Electricity grid not ready for EV revolution

California’s rolling blackouts last year, followed by the Texas grid catastrophe in February — and now the threat of blackouts across the Western U.S. this summer — are a wakeup call. We need a grid we can count on. Ensuring we do means properly valuing the dispatchable, reliable generating capacity we already have.

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