Arizona will be getting $11 million for EV chargers this year. Here’s what that might get the state
Arizona will be getting a little more than $11 million this year to pay for new electric vehicle charging stations. That was part of the bipartisan infrastructure bill approved by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden late last year. The Federal Highway Administration estimates the state will get more than $76 million over five […]
Arizona Universal Technical Institute and Ford Team Up to Prepare Nation’s Future Technicians for Electric Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is rolling out new curriculum in its Ford FACT (Ford Accelerated Credential Training) program to prepare its students to keep the next generation of vehicles on the road. Automotive technicians are in demand, and as the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, those with knowledge of high voltage batteries and electric vehicles have […]
TEP offers tool that compares electric, conventional vehicles
Tucson Electric Power has a tool to help customers decide whether electric cars are right for them. By entering the mileage you usually travel, customers can calculate an appropriate amount to spend on an electric vehicle.
Cox Collaboratory launches pilot project to help ASU transition to smarter vehicle fleet
Last year, the Cox Connected Environments Collaboratory began working with ASU to help the university further its sustainability goal to become “climate positive.” This means ASU is working toward a net positive impact, a business approach that allows the university to give back to society, the environment and the economy.
Green Mountain Energy Enters Agreement to Offer Arizona 100 Percent Renewable Energy Ahead of State Deadlines
Arizonans have moved closer to having the power to choose clean, renewable energy for their homes and businesses. Green Mountain Energy (GME) has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Sawtooth DevCo, LLC to provide locally sourced renewable energy to Arizonans from new solar facilities to be located in Arizona.
In The News; Arizona: The Economic Development Power of Clean Energy
Recently published by GreenLiving, ASU LightWorks’ Bill Brandt explores the intersection of economic development and clean energy. Arizona is well-positioned for zero-carbon clean energy with more solar. The installation pace needs to be accelerated to meet corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives according to Chris Comacho, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Innovation […]
Arizona Ranks #7 in the States With the Biggest Solar Economies
Solar panels have become normalized among landscapes, spotted everywhere from the open spaces of deserts to rooflines of dense residential areas. Installed on rooftops, covered carports, parking lots, and even closed landfills, solar accounted for 3% of America’s electricity in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Solar energy in Arizona has created more than […]
Agreement for Nikola Leads to Long-Term Battery Supply for Zero-Emission Class 8 Semi Trucks
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emission transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and Proterra Inc, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced a strategic, multi-year supply agreement to power Nikola zero-emission semi-trucks with Proterra’s industry-leading battery technology. Proterra product is expected to be incorporated in the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and Tre fuel cell electric […]
Meyer Burger, European solar company, will bring hundreds of jobs to Goodyear
A European solar industry manufacturer will open its first U.S. facility in Goodyear by the end of the year, adding about 250 jobs in the suburb west of Phoenix. That could grow to more than 500 jobs when the plant hits full capacity. Switzerland-based Meyer Burger will produce residential and commercial rooftop solar modules, as well as modules for utility-scale applications, […]
2021 Year In Review: Economic Momentum
Phoenix, Arizona – Throughout 2021, Arizona continued to create an economic environment that promotes business growth and expands opportunities for all. Companies large and small moved to Arizona, and businesses already in the state grew their operations. Smart policies led to families and businesses keeping more of their hard-earned money.
