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Clean energy news: March 2023

March 28, 2023

Phoenix council member Yassamin Ansari pushes for climate action, sustainable energy; Mountain Line unveils first fully electric buses in Flagstaff; SRP looks from within to select new CEO to replace retiring Mike Hummel; Microsoft agrees to make data centers air cooled amid water infrastructure challenges in Goodyear; KORE Power selects Siemens as infrastructure technology provider for Arizona battery gigafactory; Hobbs won’t support water legislation that ‘creates additional loopholes’; Atlis Motor Vehicles becomes first company to successfully demonstrate over 1 megawatt charging capability; new lithium-ion battery recycling plant planned for Pinal County; Arizona still gets a significant amount of power from burning coal – how soon could that change?; Arizona voters support expanding access to natural spaces for underserved communities; and ZEVX closes $20M+ funding round, appoints Don Listwin as CEO.

Clean energy news: February 2023

February 21, 2023

Arizona needs more convenient EV charging stations, but gas stations can’t compete; SRP Solar for Nonprofits to provide solar energy systems to two Valley nonprofits; Lucid joins the EV price war with $7,500 ‘credits’ on some models; U.S. Dept. of Energy approves funds for Arizona’s updated Weatherization Assistance Plan; Maricopa County’s ozone pollution is high and getting worse; ASU startup scores funding from Shell for fire-safe lithium-ion battery research; Without an energy office, will Arizona get its full share of the Inflation Reduction Act?; 2023 and beyond: How electric vehicles are changing the world; Phoenix City Council votes to spend $230M on low- and no-emissions buses; Here’s how new legislation could boost Arizona solar development
Nikola Corp. unveils HYLA brand to represent its growing hydrogen business; Atlis debuts proprietary megawatt AC/DC charge handle and cable design, successfully delivering unprecedented 1,200A+ and 1,000V+ in charge tests; Partnership brings collaboration and investment to large-scale U.S. green hydrogen production projects; Phoenix launches shared micro mobility program: E-scooters, e-bikes, pedal bikes more accessible; More federal dollars coming from climate law for Western wildfire management; and Massive Jove Solar project in Arizona moves closer to reality.

Clean energy news: January 2023

January 24, 2023

ElectraMeccanica relocates headquarters from Canada to Mesa; this three-wheel vehicle to be built in Mesa can’t fit a family, but it can deliver pizzas; Arizona EV battery maker expanding Tucson plant after years of development; Southern AZ voters overwhelmingly support copper mining in AZ; SRP approves new East Valley solar generating facility; Dimensional Energy plans hiring after opening Arizona facility; education group launches solar technician course for Amazon employees; $1 billion battery manufacturing plant proposed for southern Arizona; climate change could make rare heatwaves commonplace by 2050; regional clean hydrogen hub develops in Desert Southwest; Nikola’s federal loan application for Valley hydrogen hub advances; KORE Power poised to break ground on Valley battery manufacturing plant by end of 2022; capital raise of $75M is milestone for construction of KOREPlex, the lithium-ion battery gigafactory scheduled to break ground in Arizona Q4 2022; and Lectric eBikes offers viable transportation solution despite inflation and supply chain disruptions.

Clean energy news: December 2022

December 19, 2022

ElectraMeccanica relocates headquarters from Canada to Mesa; this three-wheel vehicle to be built in Mesa can’t fit a family, but it can deliver pizzas; Arizona EV battery maker expanding Tucson plant after years of development; Southern AZ voters overwhelmingly support copper mining in AZ; SRP approves new East Valley solar generating facility; Dimensional Energy plans hiring after opening Arizona facility; education group launches solar technician course for Amazon employees; $1 billion battery manufacturing plant proposed for southern Arizona; climate change could make rare heatwaves commonplace by 2050; regional clean hydrogen hub develops in Desert Southwest; Nikola’s federal loan application for Valley hydrogen hub advances; KORE Power poised to break ground on Valley battery manufacturing plant by end of 2022; capital raise of $75M is milestone for construction of KOREPlex, the lithium-ion battery gigafactory scheduled to break ground in Arizona Q4 2022; and Lectric eBikes offers viable transportation solution despite inflation and supply chain disruptions.

Clean energy news: November 2022

November 22, 2022

AZ Corporation Commission approves changes to plan to expand wind power in Arizona; Arizona plans to give millions to ASU for water innovation, research; Lucid delivers first of its lower-priced Touring EVs; Nikola partners to accelerate charging infrastructure solutions; ASU leads $25M project to develop climate and environmental laboratory; Nov. 10 Arizona Electrification Summit convened energy leaders, highlighted new federal grants and tax incentives; EV fleet service provider signs purchase order for 100 zero-emission Nikola Tre battery-electric trucks; Chairwoman Lea Márquez Peterson proposes that APS partner with local startups and entrepreneurs to promote venture capital and innovation in Arizona energy industry; SRP honors Valley businesses for outstanding efforts in energy efficiency and being green leaders; EV carbon footprint will decrease over time, report says; driving an electric vehicle doesn’t need to cause range anxiety; Lucid enhances ownership experience with official line of Lucid vehicle accessories; SRP signs deal for two more battery storage stations to handle peak power demand; eight Arizona school districts get federal funding for electric school buses; Lectric eBikes announces new XP 3.0 model, next step in becoming greatest urban transportation solution; My View: Arizona policymakers set pace for innovators – and us – to keep water in our future; Cordia launches as new energy solutions provider dedicated to sustainability; and Phoenix private sector leads effort to build electric charging stations.

Clean energy news: October 2022

October 25, 2022

I-10 to become first electric corridor network of electric heavy-duty charging centers; Aligned Data Centers to expand Phoenix footprint with two mega campuses; Nikola Corp. acquires large site in West Valley; Phoenix Water hosting town halls on Colorado River shortage; Nikola Corp. completes exchange offer to acquire Romeo Power common stock; Lucid says it’s on track for reduced production target after tripling Q3 output; Atlis Motors says Australian company placed order for EV charging stations; Arizona’s clean energy future could swing on governor’s race; don’t think of deserts as wastelands, researchers say, but as a key to our climate future; low-income communities in Phoenix, other cities learn to tackle climate-fueled heat; Arizona ranks among national leaders in solar growth; lithium-ion battery recycler proposes Pinal County facility; electric vehicle, semiconductor industries eager to build out Pinal County supply chain; Atlis Motors shares get a huge jolt on first day of Nasdaq trading; Arizona continues to attract solar development projects, more new jobs; Navajo Nation’s largest school district gets first electric buses; new electric vehicle registrations grew more than 250% over the last five years; and federal legislation energizes Arizona for a cleaner tomorrow.

Clean energy news: September 2022

September 22, 2022

Phoenix Sky Harbor is a sustainability leader among U.S. airports, gets top rating; Nikola to launch joint venture with German energy provider; as the megadrought grinds on, Arizona is working to meet water demands; ADOT statewide electric vehicle charger plan gets approved; McCarthy Building Companies Inc. gears up workforce to construct nearby solar facility; Texas company partners with EV Charging of Arizona to roll out 13,980 electric car chargers in Arizona; Atlis Motor Vehicles gains conditional approval for Nasdaq listing; SRP reports more electric vehicle drivers in its service territory than projected for 2022; climate change solutions supported across racial, political lines in Arizona and Nevada; solar jobs are coming to Arizona and environmentalists, economists and engineers can’t wait; what to know about the new electric vehicle tax breaks, Phoenix-based Singlepoint primed for growth after refocusing solar strategy; Ducey and four other governors proclaim September 26-30 clean energy week; First Solar to invest $1.2 billion in U.S. manufacturing output following new climate law; how APS aims to go carbon-free by 2050; Arizona may receive $76.5M for EV charging access; these are the tax credits, grants and loans for businesses in the Inflation Reduction Act; and Arizona solar businesses, consumers expect to see huge benefits from Inflation Reduction Act.

Clean energy news: August 2022

August 24, 2022

Arizona ranked top 4 in the nation for sustainability; more Americans would “definitely” get electric vehicles, consumer reports survey shows; Arizona transport officials tap Fortune 500 firm to plan electric vehicle charging infrastructure; the ZEV future is here: commercial U.S. fleets are going big on electric trucks; Intel Arizona’s water funded projects achieve net positive water use; EVgo makes EV charging station deal with GM and Pilot Co.; electric vehicle owners in Phoenix metro area are loving “passing gas stations”; learn more about the Council’s progress on advancing AZ’s clean energy economy; what the Supreme Court ruling on emissions regulation means for Arizona’s climate fight; $1 billion investment to acquire, conserve water is signed into law; UArizona researchers working on nontoxic battery to store renewable energy; City of Phoenix foregoes more water from Lake Mead in wake of declining levels; Arizona DOT submits application for I-10 project federal grant; SRP, partners clearing forests to prevent wildfires; opinion: extreme heat isn’t a joke, it’s a public health crisis.

Clean energy news: July 2022

July 26, 2022

Arizona ranked top 4 in the nation for sustainability; more Americans would “definitely” get electric vehicles, consumer reports survey shows; Arizona transport officials tap Fortune 500 firm to plan electric vehicle charging infrastructure; the ZEV future is here: commercial U.S. fleets are going big on electric trucks; Intel Arizona’s water funded projects achieve net positive water use; EVgo makes EV charging station deal with GM and Pilot Co.; electric vehicle owners in Phoenix metro area are loving “passing gas stations”; learn more about the Council’s progress on advancing AZ’s clean energy economy; what the Supreme Court ruling on emissions regulation means for Arizona’s climate fight; $1 billion investment to acquire, conserve water is signed into law; UArizona researchers working on nontoxic battery to store renewable energy; City of Phoenix foregoes more water from Lake Mead in wake of declining levels; Arizona DOT submits application for I-10 project federal grant; SRP, partners clearing forests to prevent wildfires; opinion: extreme heat isn’t a joke, it’s a public health crisis.

Clean energy news: June 2022

June 21, 2022

Arizona lawmakers have passed 275 bills, only 1 relates to climate change; climate change is not your fault, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook; electric vehicles not only drive down fuel costs, they drive up job growth; lithium mining company plans to open research facility in Valley and create hundreds of jobs; Arizona to get millions to build electric car charging stations along interstates; Arizona can save billions by converting to electric vehicles by 2035; investing in clean energy creates more Arizona jobs and market stability; ADOT making plans for electric vehicle charging stations along Arizona freeways; here’s why sustainability innovators are planting roots in Arizona; clean energy and electric vehicles will help Arizonans’ pocketbooks and national security; Arizona universities and energy providers unite for planned regional hydrogen hub; and more Phoenix school districts adding electric buses to their fleets.