by Carolyn Classen, blogger Tucson Electricity Rates Town Hall Tue, Apr 7, 11AM – 12:30PM 7820 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ “Attorney General Kris Mayes has been approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to intervene against APS and TEP’s pending electricity rate cases, which would skyrocket already high electricity bills for Arizona consumers. Join … Read more
Talk about bad timing. With the country in a war with Iran that has spiked up oil prices and what the consumer pays at the gas pump, the Arizona Corporation Commission, in a March 4 5-0 vote, thought now was the best time to repeal its Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST) Mandate that required … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Please join us on March 16th at Noon on Zoom for a lively and informative discussion of Derrick Espadas’ campaign for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and its role in Arizona’s economy and environment. You Must Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GXfSZ7koT_qJqFZLpn_7Zw Derrick Espadas is an educator, advocate, and … Read more
In early August, the utility company, Arizona Public Service (APS) abandoned their commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. They also want to raise rates by 14 percent. Fast forward to this last week and there are two more developments, spurred on in part by encouragement from science denying MAGA allies in Washington D.C. and … Read more
You may or may not be aware, but the Arizona Secretary of State maintains a system called E-Qual that allows Arizona’s citizens to sign candidates’ nomination petitions securely online. You can also give Clean Elections candidates their qualifying $5 donations via the system. This has a few advantages: you don’t have to seek out individual … Read more