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Jim McDonald

Feb 20, 2015

Flare Up: Debate rages over proposed regulations for solar industry

Since 2009, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has received more than 500 complaints about rooftop solar, ranging from “Do Not Call” list violations to a failure to disclose the total cost to a buyer.

Jun 19, 2014

Corp Comm candidates question APS’ neutrality

Two Republican candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission are asking pointed questions to the head of Arizona Public Service, wary that the utility is secretly aiding their primary opponents in the race for seats on the regulatory agency.

Solar industry advocates protest in front of the Arizona Corporation Commission office as the energy regulating body considers slashing a key solar energy incentive. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Nov 13, 2013

Advocates urge commissioners to preserve rooftop solar savings

Arizona’s energy regulators hunkered down this morning in front of an overflowing hearing room as users of solar rooftop panels urged them not to stifle the growth of residential solar in the state.

Nov 7, 2013

Months after publicly leaving ALEC in 2012, APS quietly rejoined

Seven months after publicly saying it was severing ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council last year, Arizona Public Service quietly renewed its membership with the conservative public policy group.

Dem Corporation Commission candidates question Republicans’ commitment to solar energy
Oct 1, 2013

Corporation Commission staff recommends no change to net metering system

The staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission is recommending against any immediate reduction in solar incentives for customers of the state’s largest electric utility.

A report issued late Monday urges the commission to deny the July request from Arizona Public Service Co. to reduce by 30 to 60 percent the incentives offered to customers who opt for solar panel use.

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