Recent News About Arizona Corporation Commission
Arizona Corporation Commission says 'no' again to SRP gas plant expansion
By Sam Jackson | Jun 23, 2022
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has refused to reconsider an application by Salt River Project to expand its natural gas plant in Coolidge, Arizona, upholding a rejection of the expansion first proposed in April.
Arizona Corporation Commission grants emergency funding to repair water infrastructure
By Chandra Lye | Jun 8, 2017
The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved emergency funds to help a Yavapai County water company.
Coal Miners, Elected Officials Rally in Support of Navajo Power Plant
By LocalLabs News Service | May 17, 2017
More than 100 policymakers, business leaders and coal miners gathered in support of keeping the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) operating decades into the future at a rally held in conjunction with a U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) listening session Monday.
Arizona Free Enterprise Club sticks to its founding principles
By John Breslin | Apr 10, 2017
Founded 12 years ago to seal a perceived gap in the state's political landscape, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club continues to advocate for free market principles among lawmakers, according to its executive director.
Study finds major benefits to keeping Navajo Generating Station operational
By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 7, 2017
The latest news out of the battle over the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) gives the coal plant an edge that could keep it in operation beyond 2019, according to a study presented at the Arizona Corporation Commission meeting on Thursday.
Workshop explores future of coal industry in Arizona
By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 6, 2017
The future of the coal industry was explored in an April 6 workshop in Phoenix by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
Arizona Corporation Commission establishes committees on water, ethics and federal affairs
By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 14, 2017
Following the adoption of a resolution allowing for the creation of committees within the Arizona Corporation Commission, the commission announced the establishment of three committees that will allow it to gain a deeper perspective on issues affecting its stakeholders.
Arizona Corporation Commission workshop discusses funding to connect rural school to the internet
By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 9, 2017
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently held a public workshop to discuss possible changes to the Arizona Universal Service Fund (AUSF) to finance a program to connect rural schools to the internet.
Panel removes some business hurdles
By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 27, 2017
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently acted to eliminate some regulatory relics that it said caused unnecessary rejections, slowed the process and did nothing to benefit customers.
Funding approved to update Yavapai County water system
By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 23, 2017
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently approved using emergency funds from the Small Water Systems Fund for water system improvements in Yavapai County.
Net metering rates ending; credits for new solar customers being cut
By John Breslin | Jan 23, 2017
Net metering for new solar customers is coming to an end following the decision by energy regulators to change the way individuals with panels are charged by utilities.
Arizona Corporation Commission has a new acting utilities division director
By Kathy Adams | Jan 12, 2017
Elijah Abinah, assistant director of the Arizona Corporation Commission's Utilities Division, has been promoted to acting director of the division, the ACC said in a recent news release.
Corporation commission names new general counsel
By Kathy Adams | Jan 7, 2017
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently chose Timothy La Sota to serve as
acting general counsel and acting director for its legal division.
Arizona Corporation Commission names Forese as chairman
By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently tapped Tom Forese as
its new chairman. Forese replaces former Chairman Doug Little.
Arizona Corporation Commission taps Vogt as executive drector
By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently chose Ted Vogt as its
executive director. He will replace Jodi Jerich, who held the post
for four years.
Arizona Corporation Commission weighing change in solar credit rates
By John Breslin | Dec 19, 2016
Energy regulators in Arizona are weighing whether to make rate changes for rooftop solar power customers, including whether to cut credits.
Arizona Corporation Commission's enhanced filing system streamlines annual-report filing process
By Kathy Adams | Dec 15, 2016
The Arizona Corporation Commission said its enhanced system makes it faster for corporations to file annual reports online and without fees for expedited service.
Corporation Commission Chairman Little nominated for utility Policymaker of the Year award
By Kathy Adams | Dec 4, 2016
Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Doug Little is one of five state regulators nominated for Utility Dive's Policymaker of the Year award.
Arizona Corporation Commission fines two over unlawful securities sales, misleading investors
By Kathy Adams | Nov 30, 2016
The Arizona Corporation Commission revoked the registration of a Phoenix securities salesman for unethical conduct and sanctioned a Scottsdale man for selling unregistered securities involving real estate transactions while not registered to do so.
Arizona Corporation Commission warns of home repair grant scam
By Kathy Adams | Nov 10, 2016
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently issued a warning about a phone scam that aims to convince residents to buy into a home repair grant scheme.
