Arizona Corporation Commission

ACC approves energy saving programs for APS and TEP customers

November 23, 2022

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 million annually for both utilities includes funding for several new offerings, such as Advanced Rooftop Controls that improve indoor air quality for public schools and expanded access to home weatherization services that can make or break many customers’ electric bills.

Who is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission? These are the candidates on the ballot

May 13, 2022

Two seats are up for election on the Arizona Corporation Commission this year. The Corporation Commission is tasked with approving rates charged by utilities like Arizona Public Service Co. and Southwest Gas, ensuring the safety of railroads and pipelines, investigating the securities marketplace and receiving organizing documents for corporations in Arizona.

Extreme heat, rising demand: Arizona utilities warn of blackouts in summers ahead

May 9, 2022

A rapidly growing state, increasing numbers of days with extreme heat, supply-chain disruptions and shut-down power plants all threaten to cause blackouts in the Southwest in coming years. That’s the message Arizona Public Service Co., Tucson Electric Power and Salt River Project officials gave regulators this week during a normally routine meeting about the summer power supply.

My View: ‘Unfortunate’ ACC vote could hamper state’s economy

February 7, 2022

We are disappointed in the decision by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to not pass the clean energy rules that would have provided an immediate boost to our economy, the technology sector and the protection of our environment.

In surprise vote, Arizona Corporation Commission rejects clean energy rules

January 27, 2022

The Arizona Corporation Commission rejected adopting a package of new, statewide clean energy rules following a 3-2 party-line vote from the commissioners on Wednesday. The ACC, which regulates most of the electricity providers in the state, had been considering this rule package for years, workshopping and compromising on details since 2018. The measures had support from APS, Tucson Electric Power, the Arizona Technology Council, the Sierra Club and many more but ultimately failed after a surprising vote from Commissioner Jim O’Connor.

New poll: Strong support among Arizona voters for clean energy investments to combat air and climate pollution

December 14, 2021

Arizona voters increasingly recognize climate change as a crisis and strongly support actions to shift the state’s investments away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy sources and technologies, according to a new poll released today by the American Lung Association.

Proposed energy rules would strengthen state’s competitive edge

December 13, 2021

On Wednesday, the Arizona Corporation Commission is scheduled to vote on a package of updated clean energy rules that is years in the making. The package now under consideration, which benefits from several recent amendments, is the product of an extensive and bipartisan stakeholder process with significant support from individuals and businesses large and small from across Arizona. Most importantly, these rules allow Arizona to remain competitive with other states by providing the type of robust clean energy commitment that businesses demand before bringing jobs and substantial investment into a state while at the same time providing key protections to make sure the public does not pay more for clean energy.

How utilities and transportation drive Arizona economic development

November 22, 2021

Flicking a switch and filling a room with light is one of the most basic expectations of modern life. If darkness persists, the culprit is likely a dead bulb, not insufficient electricity. This reliability of power is easy to take for granted, but it is essential to the daily operations of society and the economy. Even small interruptions can have significant financial impacts.

Key report likely overstated costs of Arizona’s Clean Energy Rules, new analysis finds

October 21, 2021

A recent report commissioned by the Arizona Corporation Commission likely overstated the costs for utilities to increase their clean electricity resources in coming years, presenting a flawed outlook at the effects of the state’s proposed Clean Energy Rules, according to the Arizona Technology Council and the sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

Op-ed: ACC Chair’s rhetoric about clean-energy rules doesn’t match reality

June 29, 2021

It’s disappointing that Arizona Corporation Commission Chair Lea Márquez Peterson has reversed her position, voting down a bipartisan set of clean-energy rules twice in one month. We are especially pleased to see the strong energy-efficiency standard and a 100% carbon-free electricity standard included in the package. While we would have liked to see a more aggressive timeline for Arizona to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity, the compromise of a strong interim target to achieve 50% clean energy by 2032 will go a long way to growing a thriving clean-energy industry.

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