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State issues assured water supply designation amid ongoing lawsuits
Key Points: EPCOR Utilities is the first recipient of an alternative designation of assured water supply The designation was granted under new water rules adopted last year ADWR is currently […]
Building water resilience through innovation and partnerships
Arizona stands at a pivotal moment. The Colorado River – long central to our state’s growth and prosperity – is shrinking under the strain of drought and rising demand. The […]
Arizona Corporation Commission: Saving money for whom?
The Arizona Corporation Commission was created with a simple mission: to look out for everyday Arizonans. It was never meant to be a tool for utilities or special interests, but […]
Kevin Thompson: Still smiling as chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission
After two years on the Arizona Corporation Commission, Kevin Thompson stepped into the chair role this year. He sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to talk about what he’s […]
2 state agencies argue ACC is improperly pushing policies
Key Points: Policy statements from Arizona Corporation Commission have been challenged Commission argues it is entirely exempt from governing agency regulations Two agencies disagree, and are fighting against the commission […]
Hobbs signs utility financing bill, foes say legal challenge could follow
Key Points: Gov. Hobs signs bill allowing utilities to transfer debt to bonds Bill was written by Arizona Public Service Opponents say more oversight of securitization process is needed Gov. […]
Utility financing bill on Hobbs’ desk, some Democrats urge veto
Key Points: A bill allowing public utility companies to securitize assets passed out of the Legislature Republicans say the governor will sign the bill with new amendments Some Democrats say […]
APS is playing both sides on securitization bill
House Bill 2679 is being sold as a financing mechanism that is a win-win for utilities and their ratepayers. And yet, there is overwhelming opposition to the bill from both […]
Wildfire regulation bill to be stripped of most contentious elements in Senate
A sweeping measure passed by the Arizona House giving utilities like Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power major protections from lawsuits for wildfires sparked by their equipment will be […]
Utility-authored securitization bill is horrible deal for ratepayers and state
Despite record-breaking profits, Arizona’s monopoly utilities — led by APS — are pushing to offload even more costs onto ratepayers with less oversight through a sweeping new bill, HB2679. If […]
House approves bill to require wildfire prevention plans from Arizona utility companies
Utility providers may soon be required to produce wildfire prevention plans after House approval of HB2201 on Feb. 25.Â
Utilities get second chance at bill to give them immunity from sparking wildfires
The state's largest electricity provider and other utilities will get a second chance Monday to see the Arizona House consider legislation shielding them from much of the liability they currently face if their equipment starts a catastrophic wildfire.
