Clean Energy News November 2025 Archives - Arizona Technology Council

Arizona tech leader warns repeal of energy standards could undermine economic growth

Arizona Corporation Commission threatens to repeal renewable energy standards. Standards attracted billions in investment and created thousands of jobs. Arizona Technology Council urges modernization instead of complete repeal. Register for the Council’s upcoming Phoenix and Tucson tech events and Optics Valley optics + photonics events.

The Refinery at UA Tech Park at The Bridges Achieves LEED Silver Certification

Tech Parks Arizona proudly announces that The Refinery, the flagship building at the University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park at The Bridges, has earned LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This achievement reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation by Tech Parks Arizona and its development partner, The Boyer Company, one of the largest full-service ...

Arizona-based Tributary turns decades of hydrology research into tools for utilities

Phoenix Business Journal Story Highlights What’s This? Arizona State University Professor Enrique Vivoni founded startup Tributary Tributary measures water benefits from forest restoration using AI The company uses lidar scans to model forest thinning effects Wildfire seasons are getting longer and hotter, threatening forests and the water supplies they pro...

Arizona Fights EPA Over Loss of $156 Million in Solar Funding

Arizonans for a Clean Economy Arizona and 21 other states are suing the EPA over its decision to cancel the Solar for All program. The plaintiffs argue the agency exceeded its authority by voiding previously awarded grants, including a $25 million grant for the Hopi Tribe and a total of $156 million designated for Arizona. State officials warn the loss of this funding will limit access to ...

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 period...

Valley startup Mattur to launch AI-powered wind turbines and generators in 2026

Mattur is developing modular hybrid generators and a wind turbine system powered by its Adaptix AI system to deliver lower-cost energy to customers and utilities. Mattur Phoenix Business Journal Story Highlights What’s This? Mattur develops AI-powered modular generators and wind turbines for lower-cost energy Company plans to launch products next year, targeting...