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Tobin running to keep Corp Comm seat
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin will seek a full term on the commission in this year’s election.
Tobin has potential second conflict on Corporation Commission
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin has another potential conflict of interest, though the commissioner said he didn’t tell the governor’s office about it before being appointed.
Power Authority worries bill would threaten Hoover Dam allotment
A strike-everything amendment targets a little-known state agency that allocates billions of dollars worth of energy from Hoover Dam.
Arizona utilities trying to dramatically change, increase charges
Arizona’s largest utility companies, including Tucson Electric Power and Arizona Public Service, are trying to dramatically change how they charge small business and residential customers for electricity.
Demand-based rate strategy makes sense
Media coverage of the electricity rate case filed by UniSource Energy Services (UES) has promoted dire predictions from California-based rooftop solar leasing companies that oppose the proposal. We encourage every utility customer to consider the facts of the UES case.
House approves measure to allow Tobin to vote on solar issues
The state House agreed this afternoon to alter state law so the newest member of the Arizona Corporation Commission can vote on pending electric rate cases.
Bill would relieve Corporation Commissioner of conflict of interest
Arizona utility regulator Andy Tobin hopes a strike-everything amendment from a state lawmaker could allow him to vote on some important upcoming cases.
State Supreme Court clears way for trash-burning plant near Surprise
The Arizona Supreme Court has removed the last legal impediment to a trash-burning power plant near Surprise.
Arizona AG hails court decision blocking Clean Power Plan
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is calling the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block President Barack Obama's plan to cut power plant emissions a huge victory for the state.
Panel approves bill to increase solar regulations
A Senate panel approved a bill Monday that would add more regulations to the rooftop solar industry, despite protests from solar companies that the bill is government overreach.
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.
Controversy-prone year ushers in new era for Corporation Commission
Many major policy decisions are still up in the air at the Arizona Corporation Commission, but one thing is for sure: It’s no longer the commission of yore.
