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Arizona’s economic momentum depends on smart energy policy
Electricity demand in Arizona is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with no indication it will slow. Projections show statewide electricity demand could increase by as much as 40% in the […]
New Mesa and Surprise ordinances will increase electric bills and chance of power outages
Arizona is on the brink of a self-inflicted energy crisis. Electricity demand is rising faster than at any point in decades, yet several cities and counties are advancing ordinances that […]
Trump left clean energy behind – Arizona can’t afford to follow him
Our state has made incredible progress toward becoming a nationwide leader in solar energy. We rank fourth in the nation for solar energy generation and third for solar growth projection. […]
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 […]
Will the Fossil Fuel Lobby Fool the ACC?
Let’s hope the commissioners are wise enough to see this “study” for the phony drivel it is, ignore it, and act in the clear best interest of Arizonans. That means supporting utilities in their transition to cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy sources.
Bright future for EVs, renewable energy in Arizona
The future looks bright for electric vehicles in Arizona, according to Court Rich, the co-founder, senior partner, and director of the Renewable Energy and Regulatory Law departments for the Rose Law Group in Scottsdale.
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.
VP Harris touts Arizona-California power transmission line
Vice President Kamala Harris and two cabinet secretaries on Thursday celebrated the start of construction of a new high-capacity power transmission line between Arizona and California, which they hope will lead to future solar energy farms in the desert outside Phoenix.
Sinema can address energy inequities, fight climate change
To ensure an equitable and more sustainable future — one that creates good-paying jobs and opportunity for Arizonans — Senator Sinema should push for changes to the section 25D ITC in the budget reconciliation bill that would offer a direct pay option. The clean energy revolution cannot meet its full promise unless the pool of those who can participate is expanded.
Corporation Commission dooms net metering, adopts new rates for solar
The Arizona Corporation Commission decided today that net metering for new solar users will eventually go away, but existing rooftop solar customers can keep their rates for 20 years.
We need to ensure that solar is valued properly – and fair for all customers
Arizona’s mental wrestling match with how to encourage fair solar policies seems to be coming to a conclusion. An end to the back-and-forth will be welcome but only if the Arizona Corporation Commission can navigate through the rhetoric and get to the economic facts that should be the basis for any good public policy decision.
Solar, utilities to abandon scorched earth fight
Numerous sources this afternoon said the rooftop solar industry and the utilities, led by APS, are standing down to avoid what many consider to be nuclear options, which, depending on whose side prevails, could be catastrophic for the losing party.
