Governor’s Office of Resiliency Announces Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce Members
Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency
On Wednesday, the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency announced the members of the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce, which was established by Executive Order 2025-13, signed by Governor Katie Hobbs. The first meeting of the Taskforce is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, and the Taskforce will meet monthly through February 2026 and periodically thereafter.
“Arizona is at a critical point in our energy story. The work of the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce will shape Arizona’s energy future, ensuring Arizona families and businesses continue to grow and thrive,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “Aging energy infrastructure, a growing population and economy, and extreme weather increase Arizona’s need for cost-effective energy solutions. We also know too many Arizonans struggle to afford their energy bills. The Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce is central to strengthening Arizona’s energy system, growing our energy economy, and expanding energy affordability access to all Arizonans.”
Members of the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce (listed alphabetically by last name following the chair):
Chair: Maren Mahoney, Director, Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency
Sean Bodkin, Office of General Counsel, Arizona Corporation Commission
Diane Brown, Executive Director, Arizona PIRG
Jason Chavez, Director of Tribal Affairs, Office of the Arizona Governor
Michael Crow, President, Arizona State University
Colin Diaz, Western Regional Director, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy
Suresh Garimella, President, University of Arizona
Ted Geisler, President/CEO, Arizona Public Service (APS)
John Graham, President/CEO, Sunbelt Holdings
Susan Gray, President/CEO, Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
Karen Haller, President/CEO, Southwest Gas (SWG)
Nicole Hill, Climate and Energy Program Director, The Nature Conservancy
Autumn Johnson, Executive Director, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association
Kimber Lanning, Executive Director, Local First Arizona
Dave Lock, Chief Executive Officer, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association
Cheryl Lombard, CEO, NAIOP
Kelly McGowan, Executive Director, Wildfire AZ
Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund
Jim Pratt, General Manager, Salt River Project (SRP)
Robyn Sahid, Commissioner, Arizona State Land Department
Jason Sangster, Business Manager, Ironworkers Local 75
Rikki Seguin, Executive Director, Interwest Energy Alliance
Danny Seiden, President/CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Russell Smolden, CEO, B3 Strategies
Adam Stafford, Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Kristin Strobel, Director of State Government and Industry Affairs, Microsoft
Sandra Watson, CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority
Ellen Zuckerman, Head of Energy Market Development North and South America, Google
Cynthia Zwick, Director, Residential Utility Consumer Office
Representative, County Supervisors Association of Arizona
Representative, League of Arizona Cities and Towns
“The Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce is a catalyst for Governor Hobbs’ Executive Order to unlock Arizona’s energy potential and ensure our energy system works for Arizonans. It’s composed of private and public sector leaders, consumer advocates, and subject-matter experts who are committed to Arizona’s energy future,” said Maren Mahoney, Director of the Governor’s Office of Resiliency and Chair of the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce. “Our energy system is changing, and our policies and approaches need to change too. Together, we will work towards increasing access to affordable and secure energy for all Arizonans, reducing barriers to Arizona’s energy and economic future.”
By March 1, 2026, the Taskforce will deliver the following reports to Governor Hobbs:
- A responsible policy framework for large energy users like data centers that preserves Arizona’s competitive edge while protecting ratepayers from undue impact.
- A comprehensive Arizona energy strategy plan to identify and capitalize on opportunities presented by emerging energy technologies, such as geothermal and advanced nuclear power.
- A generation and transmission corridor strategic plan to streamline the deployment of infrastructure by cutting red tape related to the use of state lands, requiring consultation with diverse government, tribal, and utility stakeholders.
Specific subject-area working groups will complete initial research, drafting recommendations and reports for consideration by the Taskforce. Working group topics will include large load growth, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, and generation and transmission.
The Taskforce will provide several opportunities for stakeholder engagement, soliciting feedback from members of the public and conducting robust Tribal consultation.