Public speaks against APS’ request for a rate hike
APS customers spoke out against a proposed rate hike at a meeting for public comment on Tuesday. A request was filed by APS in October of 2022 with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The company says the process typically takes a year.
Bill that would limit solar, wind plants vetoed by Hobbs
Calling it a potential barrier to renewable energy, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation Monday which would have imposed new requirements on solar and wind generating plants. HB 2618 contained a list of what cities, towns and counties could adopt in zoning standards, site-specific conditions and permitting requirements on such facilities.
Arizona ‘Car-Free’ Neighborhood Nears Opening
The community calling itself “the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S.” is close to opening in Tempe, Arizona, reports Jeremiah Budin for Yahoo News. Once complete, residents who move into Culdesac Tempe will not be able to park personal vehicles within the development. “The community will still make ample use of cars but in the form […]
BayWa r.e. and Meyer Burger partnership gives Goodyear a boost
BayWa r.e., a leading global clean energy company, is partnering with Meyer Burger Technology AG, a global solar technology company, to procure high-performance solar panels from its production site in Goodyear, Arizona. The offtake agreement is one of two announced by Meyer Berger in March 2023, resulting in the increase of the annual capacity of their […]
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 […]
