Conserving electricity is second nature for Salt River Project (SRP) customer Jenn Holtzman, who describes herself as "obsessive compulsive” about managing energy usage. To keep her electric bill down, she sets her the thermostat to 78 degrees for air conditioning, does laundry during off-peak hours and even has solar screens covering her windows. In spite of her efforts, her SRP bills would often exceed $300 in the summer.

Members of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) heard from electric and gas companies at a special open meeting held recently to ensure customers statewide will have reliable service during the hot summer months.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's office recently released a report titled "Six Reasons Arizona Leads in the Sharing Economy."

Arizona law firm Hastings & Hastings is excited about a newly reported influx of conservation funds to help benefit Arizona's natural beauty.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation recently to revamp economic development efforts in Arizona.

At its 2016 Congressional Pharmacy Summit last week, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) prioritized a year-old bill that would force Medicare Part D benefit managers to expand their preferred networks despite concerns it would raise drug prices.

Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P. (HFF) is expanding its western United States presence by opening an office in Phoenix.

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials have announced significant cost savings for the State of Arizona in support of Gov. Douglas Ducey’s commitment to efficient, accountable government.

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) will award $250,000 this year to help local nonprofit groups improve education, protect the environment and expand limited-income assistance through its new Community Impact Grants.

Tierra Buena Water Company Inc., a small, private water company in the West Valley, is taking steps to ensure safe drinking water for its approximately 120 customers in an unincorporated community, north of Litchfield Park and west of Glendale in Maricopa County. 

Denise Hart, vice president of Phoenix-based Vestar, has been named as the 2016 Business Woman of the Year by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.

The Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Air Service Task Force has successfully negotiated adding nonstop flight service between Tucson and New York City’s JFK International Airport with American Airlines.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said nearly 8,000 more trucks, 400,000 more passenger vehicles and 900,000 more people entered the United States through Arizona in 2015 than in previous years, figures impact the state's economy and job market.

Mesa-based B2B CFO, the nation’s largest CFO (chief financial officer) and business transitions services firm, released a summary showcasing its expertise in exit strategy leadership and highlighting the widespread adoption of its exit strategy software.

Arizona-based experts on long-term weather forecasting, water-supply outlooks and forest health said last week they expect the balance of the year will be dry for a 17th year of drought conditions.

Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Scott Soldat-Valenzuela said the chamber's public policy committee will monitor a pending new overtime rule that doubles the threshold for workers that will be eligible for overtime.

Arizona Public Service (APS) is is offering several tips to help customers be better prepared for summer.

A public information workshop about the master plan study for the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, owned and operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tusayan Town Hall, 845 Mustang Drive in Tusayan.

Solar panel leasing companies and Arizona lawmakers have stepped back from a probable bruising battle over competing ballot measures to change the state’s energy use laws.

More than 300 schools in Arizona Public Service's territory will be taking part in a solar power incentive program offered by APS.