When utility regulators celebrate proposals before review, Arizonans lose trust
When Arizona Public Service, the state’s largest utility company, announced plans a couple of months ago for a massive new natural gas plant capable of adding up to 2,000 megawatts, two of Arizona’s top utility regulators didn’t wait for evidence, public filings or even a docket number. They celebrated. Within hours of APS’s announcement, Vice […]
Three in Four Voters Support New Clean Energy Projects to Meet Arizona’s Growing Energy Demands
Today, the American Lung Association in Arizona released polling that shows Arizona voters remain seriously concerned about air pollution (83%) and climate change (78%). A majority of voters (78%) believe Arizona should implement more clean energy policies to improve air quality and meet increased energy demand. “Arizona has some of the worst air quality in […]
Energy efficiency programs save ratepayers money
When family and friends gather over the holiday season, energy efficiency isn’t typically a hot topic. Perhaps this year it should be. With conversations likely to include affordability, notably the increased cost of groceries, gas and everyday products, energy efficiency provides more than talk. Energy efficiency programs via utility offerings, such as smart thermostats and […]
Arizona utility regulators scale back APS energy efficiency incentives
Arizona regulators scaled back a program operated by the state’s largest utility designed to encourage energy efficiency, arguing they were trimming ineffective initiatives and eliminating unnecessary expenses. On Wednesday, the all-Republican Arizona Corporation Commission voted unanimously to update Arizona Public Service programs that encourage customers to adopt energy-saving products and behaviors.
