Arizona regulators begin process to repeal utility energy efficiency rules
Arizona regulators have started the process to repeal efficiency rules requiring the state’s largest utilities to achieve annual energy savings. The energy efficiency rules, first adopted by the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2010, require utilities like Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power to “achieve 22% cumulative energy savings” by 2020. In order to meet […]
AZ utility regulators want to repeal energy efficiency rules. What it means for your bill
Arizona utility regulators are initiating the repeal of the state’s energy efficiency rules, which require large power providers to implement smart thermostat programs, incentivize eco-friendly appliances and more to achieve energy savings. The Corporation Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 17 to start a rulemaking process that would cut the longstanding regulations. That move won’t immediately […]
Arizona Corporation Commission Votes to Proceed with Repeal of Energy Efficiency Standards
Today, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted 5-0 to proceed with repealing Arizona’s Energy Efficiency Standards despite strong opposition from health organizations, clean energy advocates, and community groups. The Energy Efficiency standards were approved in 2010 to require utilities to host customer programs that encourage lower consumption practices and ensure new technology adoption. These standards […]
House Republicans renew energy efficiency fight
House Energy and Commerce Republicans are reviving their fight against Biden-era Department of Energy efficiency standards this week, charging that federal rulemaking has driven up consumer costs and limited choice in the marketplace. The Energy Subcommittee hearing comes as lawmakers in both parties trade blame for rising housing and utility prices. “During the Biden-Harris Administration, […]
Groups Protest APS Flip Flop on Clean Energy and Coal
Today, representatives from Sierra Club – Grand Canyon Chapter, Chispa Arizona,Mi Familia en Acción, Vote Solar, AZ AANHPI Advocates, Rural Arizona Engagement, PoderLatinx, Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, Arizona Youth Climate Coalition, Arizona Associationof Retired Americans, and other clean energy advocates, protested outside the Arizona PublicService (APS) headquarters. The focus was on the recent APS […]
