Group pushes cities, towns to use electric vehicles
Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund is continuing its advocacy efforts to widen electric vehicle usage across the state. Currently, it is targeting Arizona’s municipal vehicle fleet. A recent press release stated that Arizona’s 10 largest municipalities could save a combined $80 million by replacing light duty cars and trucks with electric vehicles over the next […]
ACC approves energy saving programs for APS and TEP customers
Yesterday, utility regulators at Arizona Corporation Commission approved new energy saving programs for Arizona Public Service (APS) and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) customers. The energy efficiency programs, unique to each service territory, will give customers more options to save money on their utility bills and improve the health and safety of individuals. The decision to approve $97 […]
ADOT planning to upgrade, add EV chargers along Arizona highways
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, but the EV infrastructure is still catching up. The federal bipartisan infrastructure bill will steer $5 billion into building more EV charging stations across the country.
AZ Utilities Get Poor Grades for Progress Toward Clean-Energy Goals
Arizona’s three major power utilities are doing a poor job of meeting the goals they set to transition from coal and gas to clean energy. A new report from the Sierra Club found while many of the country’s energy producers have pledged to clean up their power production, their promises often amount to little more than “greenwashing.”
Sierra Club gives poor marks to AZ utilities on climate change response
The state’s major utilities have publicly committed themselves to clean energy. But conservationists say they have a long way to go if they are to meet their goals. The Sierra Club recently issued a nationwide report on how well power companies are making the transition to clean energy.
Solar and wind farms can hurt the environment. A new study offers solutions
Let’s say we can solve the climate crisis. We can build all the clean energy infrastructure we need to replace fossil fuels over the next 30 years, and we can do it without triggering blackouts or causing electricity costs to rise too much. Assuming that’s possible — would you be willing to pay 3% more […]
Zeroing in on Healthy Air
A National Assessment of Health and Climate Benefits of Zero-Emission Transportation and Electricity “Zeroing in on Healthy Air” shows the tremendous public health and climate benefits if the United States accelerates a widespread transition to a zero-emission transportation sector coupled with non-combustion, renewable electricity sources like wind and solar.
Biden administration approves plan to build EV charging stations in Arizona
ARIZONA (KVOA) – The Biden-Harris administration announced on Wednesday that Arizona’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan has been approved ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
Tucson is investing more in electric vehicles. This expert says cost shouldn’t be a concern
The city of Tucson is embracing the idea of having more electric cars and trucks. Beginning Dec. 1, Tucson is requiring all new developments and parking lots with at least 50 spaces to offer electric vehicle charging stations. There is some concern about the costs, but the Tucson City Council voted unanimously in favor of […]
Local Opinion: Tucson’s electric vehicle plan is critical for small biz, residents
On Aug. 23, the City of Tucson’s Mayor and Council will make a critical decision which could ensure Tucson a more sustainable future through electric vehicles (EV). They will decide to prepare residents and businesses for the inevitable EV boom, or they will reject a common sense EV charging infrastructure plan. If they reject the […]
