Green infrastructure means a heavier reliance on electricity, but does the US have enough electricians?
The systems that are projected to ease our reliance on fossil fuels and minimize global carbon emissions overwhelmingly do so by using electricity over gas. Solar panels, electric vehicles, and clean energy appliances all depend on electric systems with the capacity to power them. But while demand for these systems is growing, there is a […]
New book takes an in-depth look at the complicated legacy of coal on the Navajo Nation
Coal has long been a major part of the economy of the Navajo Nation. But that’s largely changed, in no small part because of the closure of the Navajo Generating Station a few years ago. Andrew Curley examines the impacts of coal’s legacy in a new book called “Carbon Sovereignty: Coal, Development, and Energy Transition […]
How to pick the most efficient solar panels for your home
Are you interested in having a solar energy system installed for your home? Perhaps you’ve looked into your options and found out that switching to solar power is a smart decision. If you want to go green and leave your local power company behind, you’ve got to invest in quality solar panels. How do you […]
SOUTHWEST GAS CELEBRATES ‘RECORD REVENUE’ WHILE ARIZONA RATEPAYERS SHOULDER THE BURDEN OF RATE HIKES, HIGHER UTILITY BILLS
Contacts: Scott Bourque, Arizona Veterans Forward (602) 524-7076 Ida Sami, Moms Clean Air Force/EcoMadres (706) 714-5683 Zach Williams, Physicians for Social Responsibility zwilliams@psr.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTHWEST GAS CELEBRATES ‘RECORD REVENUE’ WHILE ARIZONA RATEPAYERS SHOULDER THE BURDEN OF RATE HIKES, HIGHER UTILITY BILLS PHOENIX (June 12, 2023) – On the heels of back-to-back rate hikes […]
Arizona on track for impressive solar industry growth, report says
In Arizona, enough new solar power capacity was added to the grid in the second quarter to give the state a No. 5 ranking in the nation for total megawatts installed. Here’s a look at the state of the industry in Arizona and how much it’s predicted to grow.
KORE Power Receives Conditional Commitment for $850 Million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office for the KOREPlex Advanced Battery Manufacturing Facility
KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) for a loan in the principal amount of $850 million under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. The loan will be used to fund the construction of KORE’s advanced battery cell manufacturing facility in […]
The revolving door at public utilities commissions? It’s alive and well
If the words “public utilities commission” put you to sleep, you’re not alone. These are the government agencies that regulate utilities — companies that supply us with electricity, gas, water and more. All 50 states have them — and as boring as they sound, their work affects our daily lives. Utilities commissions have a key […]
Climate change has made home insurance hard to get in California, and Arizona could be next
Several major homeowner’s insurance companies have effectively pulled out of California. State Farm announced recently it will no longer sell most types of new insurance policies in the entirety of the Golden State. Allstate stopped selling new home insurance policies there last year. Why? State Farm cited wildfires and sky-high construction costs. Or, to use their phrase: […]
Tucson Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap Receives Award
The City of Tucson Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Roadmap was honored recently by Arizona Forward in the Climate Action Solutions Category of the 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards. The Roadmap is paving the way to help historically underserved communities access affordable, clean transportation powered by locally sourced clean and renewable energy. Since adopting the EV Roadmap in April 2021, the […]
Tucson’s final city budget will spend big on climate
Two weeks ago it was reported in this space that the City Manager Mike Ortega’s 2023-24 budget included $1.5 million from the general fund. That’s a snarky paltry sum and just a small part of the story, it turns out. Ortega’s budget wasn’t particularly easy to follow. That is the amount in the city’s general fund […]
