Clean Energy News May 2026 Archives - Arizona Technology Council

SRP Announces 3,000 MW Solar Agreement with NextEra Energy Resources

Salt River Project Salt River Project (SRP) today announced an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034, or enough capacity to power 595,000 Arizona homes. The solar development agreement will support SRP’s plan to more than double the capacity of its power system by 2035 while maintaining reliability and affordabi...

TSMC, ASU launch tech training program to meet workforce demand

Construction is at a fever pitch at TSMC’s north Phoenix campus on May 7, 2026. Jim Poulin | Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix Business Journal Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is partnering with Arizona State University on a new semiconductor workforce training program that could potentially help fill hundreds of jobs at the company’s chip factory in north Phoenix. The un...

Building a sustainable future for Casa Grande

A capstone team poses with their clients after presenting their project to the city of Casa Grande. From left to right: City Council member Matt Herman, Sawyer Routt, Tracy Alt, Annika Rynders-Kamstra, Mayor Lisa Navarro Fitzgibbons, Jenny Marquez, Deputy City Manager Steven Weaver, and Planning Director Dan Coxworth. Courtesy photo ASU Arizona State University Nestled between Phoenix and ...

How clean energy can help businesses cut running costs

AZ Big Media Running a business comes with plenty of unavoidable costs, from staffing and stock to equipment, transport, heating, lighting, and technology. However, one area where many businesses can take more control is energy. With prices continuing to put pressure on margins, clean energy is no longer just an environmental choice. For many organizations, it is becoming a practical way ...

Arizona’s energy leaders agree — unleash clean energy, strengthen the grid

(Diogo Miranda / Pexels) Arizona Capitol Times One of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona is undergoing a tech-driven economic boom, with major investments from chip manufacturers, electric vehicle factories and digital data companies transforming it into a global hub for high-tech industry. This economic engine is bringing high-quality jobs and investment to our communities...

Efficiency Arizona Issues 1,000th Rebate, Adds New Participating Retailer to Program

Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency Average participating household has saved over $7,000 on energy-efficiency home upgrade costs Phoenix, AZ – Today, the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency announced its Efficiency Arizona program has provided its 1,000th rebate for highly efficient appliances and HVAC equipment. The program is available to income-eligible Arizona house...

Nuclear Startup Expands into Phoenix with CLO Appointment

Image: inBusiness PHX InBusinessPHX NuCube Energy, Inc., a developer of high-temperature modular microreactors, announced the establishment of its initial on-the-ground presence in Phoenix and the appointment of Michael Green as Chief Legal Officer. The expansion follows NuCube’s recent award under the U.S. Department of Energy Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) prog...

SRP Inks Deal to More Than Double Solar Capacity

Image: inBusiness PHX InBusinessPHX Salt River Project announced an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034, or enough capacity to power 595,000 Arizona homes. The solar development agreement will support SRP’s plan to more than double the capacity of its power system by 2035 while maintaining reliability a...