Arizona utility regulators approve APS rate hike
Arizona Public Service (APS) customers will soon see higher rates. The Arizona Corporation Commission approved on Thursday a rate hike of about 8% for APS by a 4-1 vote.
An APS rate increase and rooftop solar surcharge are on the way. Here’s how much your bill could rise
The average monthly bill for Arizona Public Service Co. residential customers will rise by roughly 8%, in the range of $10 to $12 a month, after a rate increase approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission. The new rates will take effect on or after March 8.
APS, having scored a 22% profit boost last summer, now wants HOW MUCH more of our money?
Arizona Public Services customers, hold onto your wallets. The Arizona Corporation Commission this week will decide whether to hike your electricity bill by double digits.
Strata Clean Energy Commences 1GW Battery Storage Project in Arizona
US-based Strata Clean Energy, the grid-scale renewable energy solutions company, initiated the works for its Scatter Wash battery storage complex in Phoenix, Arizona. The 255 MW/1,020 MWh facility is expected to become operational in April 2025.
Neighborhood Sustainability Grant awards funding for 2024 in Flagstaff issued
For over a decade, the Neighborhood Sustainability Grant has funded 63 projects across the City of Flagstaff. The grant has been an annual staple for individuals, organizations and businesses looking to continue or create sustainability projects for the community. This year is no different, with 13 applicants granted funding ranging from $2,150 to $7,500 for […]
Sustainable Scottsdale Awards Program
The Sustainable Scottsdale Awards program is a recognition for those spearheading significant environmental advancements in Scottsdale. This award spotlights the “change makers” that have made a tangible difference by completing projects that positively impact both our environment and community.
Arizona’s EV boom brings big benefits to rural communities
When it comes to manufacturing growth in recent years, Arizona beats out nearly every state in the country, with a significant portion of these jobs coming in the battery and electrical vehicle (EV) industry. Even more noteworthy is the fact that a majority of these expansions have taken place in rural communities. In 2016, Lucid Motors […]
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.
