These are the climate grannies. They’ll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.
Hazel Chandler was at home taking care of her son when she began flipping through a document that detailed how burning fossil fuels would soon jeopardize the planet. She can’t quite remember who gave her the report — this was in 1969 — but the moment stands out to her vividly: After reading a list […]
Judge: SRP can go ahead with controversial Pinal County power plant near low-income homes
A judge has granted Salt River Project a green light to expand electricity output at a controversial power plant in Pinal County, ruling in a two-year legal fight. The Maricopa County Superior Court on Jan. 22 upheld the Arizona Corporation Commission’s approval for SRP to add capacity using natural-gas generators at the Coolidge Generating Station. […]
Semiconductor, clean energy industries saw major wins in 2023
While some experts predict a recession to occur in 2024, the population and labor in Phoenix has helped sustain the region’s growth. Here’s a look at some of the biggest economic development announcements that were released in 2023.
‘One of the biggest of its kind’ power storage plant being built in Phoenix for $500M
A North Carolina company broke ground Jan. 18 on a large battery-storage facility in Phoenix that will accumulate power during the morning and early afternoon, then release it during peak-demand hours for utility APS and its customers. Strata Clean Energy said it’s investing roughly $500 million in the Scatter Wash complex near Happy Valley Road […]
The institution that regulates utilities consistently voted against consumers, watchdog says
For four decades, Steve Neil of Mesa has been studiously following what is probably the least understood government body in the state: The Arizona Corporation Commission. Neil routinely offers public comment on complex energy policy disputes and he attends monthly work group meetings at APS, even though he’s an SRP customer. Neil says his activism stems […]
Mayor says $1 billion The Parque project is ‘a huge win for Scottsdale’
After a lengthy review process, the Scottsdale City Council approved an ambitious $1 billion, 32-acre mixed-use development project called “The Parque” on a site that was once home to the CrackerJax amusement park on north Scottsdale Road. Plans call for a variety of buildings that encompass a 2-acre “Central Park” green space that will be […]
Nearly $12M going to Mesa for installation of dozens of electric vehicle charging ports
Mesa is getting a federal grant of nearly $12 million to support the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network, U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton announced Monday. The funding will be used to install 48 electric vehicle charging ports, charging docks for e-scooters and e-bikes, and solar canopies for electricity generation at the stations, the East […]
Will the Fossil Fuel Lobby Fool the ACC?
With more than 300 sunny days per year across most of the state, Arizona is the nation’s sunniest. As such, no state is better suited for solar energy. This is a big reason solar, at less than $25 per megawatt hour (MWh), is Arizona’s cheapest source of energy. Arizona is also home to the Palo […]
Will the Fossil Fuel Lobby Fool the ACC?
With more than 300 sunny days per year across most of the state, Arizona is the nation’s sunniest. As such, no state is better suited for solar energy. This is a big reason solar, at less than $25 per megawatt hour (MWh), is Arizona’s cheapest source of energy. Arizona is also home to the Palo […]
Groups Release 2024 Environmental Priorities for Arizona Legislature and Governor
Today, 25 plus organizations, including Sierra Club – Grand Canyon Chapter, Arizona Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders for Equity (AZ AANHPI for Equity), Arizona Interfaith Power and Light (AZIPL), Chispa Arizona, Vote Solar, and other environmental, faith, and Indigenous groups presented 2024 Environmental Priorities for the Arizona Legislature and Governor. The priorities were presented in […]
