News from March 2016
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 8, 2016
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently approved an agreement under which a bigger amount of renewable energy can be purchased by PayPal and Arizona State University.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 7, 2016
The Arizona Corporation Commission recently approved several rail crossing improvement and upgrade projects throughout the state.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 7, 2016
Western Area Power Administration, which markets and transmits wholesale electricity to 15 states, including Arizona, recently was awarded the 2016 Technology Transfer Award from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for a project aimed at ensuring the safety of workers near high-voltage lines.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 5, 2016
After several years of low runoff averages, the Salt River Project is excited about what project leaders hope to be a more average runoff level this year.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 3, 2016
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged Congress this week to compel the Federal Aviation Administration to take action to reduce aircraft noise in the Phoenix area and across the U.S.
By Katelyn Kivel | Mar 3, 2016
As more solar users sell their excess energy back to utility companies, the push for reform in Arizona's net metering policies by Tucson Electric Power and Arizona Public Service is just the first wave of likely changes on the horizon as the power industry struggles to balance the costs and benefits of solar energy.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 3, 2016
Transparency in corporations is important to the customers and company alike, and recently, Western Area Power Administration, which sells and transmits electricity to 15 western states, including Arizona, shared the status of its operations in its 2016 State of Assets report to customers and interested parties.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 2, 2016
Arizona business owners will have the opportunity to watch a video of Jerry Colangelo, former Phoenix Suns executive, sharing advice on starting a new business at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Division at 1300 W. Washington St. in Phoenix.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 1, 2016
The Arizona Corporation Commission began hearings Tuesday on an application from UNS Electric, the UniSource-owned electric provider for Santa Cruz and Mohave counties, to raise its rates.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 1, 2016
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently renewed Executive Order 2016-03 to prevent state agencies from making new regulatory rules, extending the moratorium until Dec. 31. Ducey said he hopes renewal of the order facilitates the ease of job creation within the state.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 1, 2016
U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) said legislation recently approved by the House will benefit small-business owners in Arizona and their businesses endeavors.
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 1, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and the Maricopa Association of Governments will host a panel discussion Thursday to explore how Arizona's business and education communities can work together to strengthen and grow the state's economy.