The Arizona Corporation Commission and Public Health – Air Quality
At first glance, the Arizona Corporation Commission might seem like it has pretty much nothing to do with public health. But when you scratch the surface just a little, you’ll discover that the Commission does in fact influence public health.
Biden admin’s clean energy plan is helping doctors like me take better care of our patients
At AZHPCA, we understand that the health of our planet is directly linked to the health of our patients. As health professionals, we believe that we have a responsibility to advocate for climate action to protect the health of our patients and the planet. I’m grateful that the Biden administration has so far taken more […]
Arizonans Want Stronger Clean Air and Climate Action
The most recent polling by the American Lung Association revealed Arizonans support clean air and climate action more than ever. More voters now consider both air pollution (83%) and climate change (80%) to be serious problems, the highest such responses to over our four years of statewide polling. Arizonans recognize our air pollution and climate […]
‘Absurd’: Arizona utility company looks to build natural gas turbines without environmental approval
An Arizona utility is seeking to build natural gas turbines without having to jump through typical bureaucratic hoops for environmental approval. Critics say the request – if granted – would set a bad precedent in Arizona. The utility still has time to appeal the decision to the more powerful Arizona Corporation Commission.
Report shows Phoenix metro has some of the worst air quality in the nation
A recent report from the American Lung Association shows Arizona has some of the worst air quality in the nation. Four counties, Gila, Maricopa, Pima and Pinal, were given an “F” for having some of the highest numbers of ozone days. Maricopa and Pinal counties were also given a failing grade for having high partial particle pollution.
Power company doesn’t want ACC review of new gas plants
Unisource Electric (UNSE) is planning a 200 MW gas power plant expansion of Black Mountain Generating Station located in Mohave County. UNSE is arguing that Arizona law should be reinterpreted to exempt their project from review because the individual turbines are less than 100 MW.
A solar ban, a gas power plant and the rural retirees firing back at dirty energy
Even without the visual of a hundred retirees wearing custom neon yellow shirts, it’s clear the neighbors are upset. The atmosphere in the meeting room at the Los Lagos Golf Course — itself a splash of green on the windswept brown landscape of Arizona’s Mojave Desert — is as tense as a coiled spring when […]
Countdown on the ACC’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Solar Decision
The Arizona Corporation Commission has until April 15 to respond to a motion filed by Arizona’s Attorney General demanding reconsideration of a recent order that discriminates against rooftop solar owners, allowing Arizona Public Service to charge them extra fees that don’t apply to other customers. Time left for ACC to fix unfair solar charge On Feb. 22, […]
20 States That Produce the Most Renewable Energy in the US
In this article, we will look into the 20 states that produce the most renewable energy in the US. If you want to skip our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 5 States that Produce the Most Renewable Energy in the US.
Opinion The other March Madness – SRP Board elections
The 2024 election for the Salt River Project Board and Council is underway. SRP is the nation’s largest public power company. Unlike investor-owned utilities in the state, SRP is a political subdivision of the State of Arizona and not regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission. SRP is a not-for-profit, community-based entity governed by a board […]
