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Drought, water-loss workshops aimed at Arizona water utilities

By Kathy Adams | Nov 3, 2016

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state partners, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), are sponsoring three drought and water loss workshops for drinking-water utilities next week.
Franks honored for efforts to secure energy assistance funds

By Kathy Adams | Nov 3, 2016

U.S. Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) was honored last week at the 2016 Arizona Utility Partners (AZUP) Summit in Scottsdale, where AZUP members —  Arizona Public Service, Electrical District No. 3, Global Water Resources Inc., Salt River Project, Southwest Gas Corporation, Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services met with tribal, state and community leaders to discuss some of the state's biggest issues.
Greater Phoenix Chamber honors three businesswomen with ATHENA awards

By Kathy Adams | Nov 3, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce announced the three winners of 2016 ATHENA awards at its 29th annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon last week.
Court denies bid to halt South Mountain Freeway project, work remains on track

By Kathy Adams | Nov 2, 2016

The U.S. District Court in Phoenix denied an attempt to halt construction of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in a court order released last week, and work on the project remains on track.
Glendale Chamber of Commerce named mayor's Business of the Week

By Kathy Adams | Nov 2, 2016

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers recently named the Glendale Chamber of Commerce as Business of the Week.
Nextiva to host NextCon business conference in Scottsdale

By Kathy Adams | Nov 1, 2016

Scottsdale-based Nextiva, a cloud communications company, is hosting NextCon, a technology and business conference being held Nov. 14-16 at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale.
Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division says temporary replacement IDs, driver's licenses can be printed at home

By Kathy Adams | Nov 1, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is allowing customers applying for a duplicate driver's license or ID card to print temporary credentials at home on regular paper.
Arizona Corporation Commission to hear public comments on Brooke Water Company issues

By Kathy Adams | Nov 1, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission said it will meet Thursday to allow comments from customers of Brooke Water Company regarding the company's lack of communication regarding an outage, general service and billing issues.
Arizona Corporation Commission reviews utility transmission plans

By Kathy Adams | Oct 31, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently reviewed the 9th Biennial Transmission Assessment to ensure reliability of Arizona’s existing and planned transmission systems.
Gas companies explain their winter plans to Arizona Corporation Commission

By Kathy Adams | Oct 30, 2016

Gas utilities and pipeline companies took center stage at a recent Arizona Corporation Commission meeting, explaining how they plan to ensure reliable service to customers during the winter.
Arizona Department of Transportation seeks input on transportation goals

By Kathy Adams | Oct 30, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation is working on its long-range transportation plan and seeks input from the public.
SYNLawn Arizona to host free grand opening celebration Nov. 11-12

By Kathy Adams | Oct 30, 2016

SYNLawn Arizona, the only distributor of SYNLawn artificial grass products in the state, will celebrate the opening of its new Phoenix facility with a free public event Nov. 11-12.
APS reminds customers of 'energy vampires,' potential electricity-related Halloween hazards

By Kathy Adams | Oct 30, 2016

APS reminds customers that saving energy can be a real treat, but 'energy vampires' in a home can be a trick.
Arizona Water Protection Fund considering proposals for river-related water issues

By Kathy Adams | Oct 26, 2016

The Arizona Water Protection Fund will be considering proposals to address river and stream issues pertaining to water quantity or quality beginning next week.
Arizona's Motor Vehicle Division streamlining process for getting driver's licenses

By Kathy Adams | Oct 26, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) said recently it is taking steps to make things easier for beginning drivers working toward getting their driver's licences.
Arizona Corporation Commission to discuss utility rate-hike requests

By Kathy Adams | Oct 26, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission is holding an open meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday in Phoenix to consider more than 30 agenda items, several which deal with utility company rates.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality considering discharge permit for Davis Dam water treatment plant

By Kathy Adams | Oct 26, 2016

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is considering issuing an Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) renewal permit to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the Davis Dam water treatment plant near Bullhead City.
UniSource Energy Services asks customers to be alert for phone scams

By Kathy Adams | Oct 26, 2016

UniSource Energy Services (UES), based in Tucson, reminds customers to beware of calls from scammers pretending to be UES employees and threatening to disconnect service over unpaid bills.
Arizona Technology Council adds four to its board

By Kathy Adams | Oct 25, 2016

The Arizona Technology Council recently appointed four new members to its board of directors.
Salt River Project to do test burn of forest debris in coal plant

By Kathy Adams | Oct 24, 2016

Salt River Project is about to start a three-week test burn of 3,900 tons of forest debris at its Coronado Generating Station (CGS) near St. Johns.

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