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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality names new deputy director

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 16, 2015

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) recently said that the Arizona Department of Administration's (ADOA) general counsel, Bret Parke, has been appointed the agency’s deputy director, marking his return to ADEQ, effective Oct. 26.

Scottsdale-based Kyocera Solar's panels installed on Puerto Rico firm's headquarters

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 16, 2015

Harnessing solar energy to battle rising energy costs, Scottsdale-based Kyocera Solar Inc. and installer Dynamic Solar Solutions said this week that Kyocera solar modules have been installed atop Emilio Bacardi Group’s San Juan, Puerto Rico, headquarters.

Arizona utility awards $125,000 in grants to 28 schools

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 14, 2015

Learning Grants from SRP will go toward math and science-oriented programs.

Gosar-backed Native American Energy Act moves to Senate

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2015

House passes bill empowering tribes' energy production despite veto threat.

Rep. Gallego applauds improved VA healthcare measures in Phoenix

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2015

With two U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contracts awarded to expand clinical space and advance access to healthcare for Phoenix area veterans, Rep. Ruben Gallego praised the government’s efforts last week in Washington, D.C.

Andy Tobin to lead Arizona Department of Insurance

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2015

Former House Speaker recently served as director of state's Department of Weights and Measures.

Arizona Corporation Commission to hold rooftop solar workshops

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2015

To shed light on the rapidly changing solar energy industry, Arizona Corporation Commissioner Tom Forese announced Thursday that he will lead a series of workshops on the rooftop solar industry and its future in the state.

Sen. Flake calls federal court’s WOTUS delay “promising”

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2015

In response to a federal appeals court’s decision to postpone enactment of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Waters of the United States” law, U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) released a statement today from Washington, D.C.

Arizona governor introduces long-term water initiative

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 9, 2015

Initiative is meant to provide certainty and maintain vitality of state's water supply.

Three utility groups join with Southwest Power Pool

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 9, 2015

Union creates regional integrated transmission system spanning much of central U.S.

The Joint Corp. names Steven Knauf new senior director for chiropractic operations

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2015

First inspired to become a chiropractor by his own elbow injury, Steven Knauf has come full circle, having been appointed senior director of chiropractic operations for Arizona, The Joint Corp. announced in Phoenix on Oct. 2.

Arizona House Speaker announces run for U.S. Congress

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2015

Arizona House Speaker David Gowan recently announced his candidacy for Arizona’s First Congressional District in Phoenix, relying on his record to help elect him to office and make Washington, D.C. “Respect the West.”

EPA challenges Arizona to lower ozone emissions

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2015

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) lower ozone standard poses a challenge to Arizona based on the state’s unique geography, climate and mixed emissions sources, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced Oct. 2 in Phoenix.

Freeport-McMoRan reveals revamped board structure, strategies for future

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2015

In response to shareholder input, U.S.-based natural resources enterprise Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) this week announced internal restructuring and plans for strategic alternatives designed to address market challenges for its oil and gas business, from Phoenix.

Picmonic raises $2.3 million to grow visual learning business

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2015

Educational technology business Picmonic has completed a fundraising round that yielded $2.3 million, furthering their mission to help students succeed with their unique brand of visual learning tools, the Tempe-based firm revealed yesterday in Phoenix.

U.S. Energy Information Administration releases short-term energy predictions

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2015

U.S. Energy Information Administration officials that are responsible for statistics and analysis recently revealed projections for the near future, based on factors such as diesel fuel, electricity, heating oil and natural gas prices over the past year.

Public Integrity Alliance demands resignation of Commissioner Bitter-Smith from various positions

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2015

Alleging conflicts of interest, the Phoenix-based Public Integrity Alliance -- formerly the Arizona Public Integrity Alliance -- urged Arizona Corporation Commission Chairwoman Susan Bitter-Smith to resign her positions with Cox Communications and other lobbying groups last month.

Spindle to provide payment-aggregation services for Pay Cell

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 5, 2015

Spindle, a unified commerce-services provider, and Pay Cell Systems, which offers e-commerce services for niche markets, agreed to a partnership on Monday whereby Pay Cell will utilize Spindle’s payment-aggregation abilities to optimize operations.

APS seeks partners to develop industrial solar-generation facility in Red Rock

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 5, 2015

To test-market new large-scale solar installations for Arizona that could potentially be developed as commercial partnerships, Arizona Public Service Company (APS) issued a request for proposals (RFP) late last week from potential development partners.

Industrial Nanotech opens office to support Arizona homebuilders

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 3, 2015

Industrial Nanotech Inc., an emerging research and solutions provider in the homebuilding industry, yesterday announced the firm’s newest office will open in Phoenix to serve the area with the company’s proprietary wall and roof products.

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