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
Saying there is no such thing as “Democratic electricity” or “Republican electricity,” Arizona State University and NASA scientist Jonathon Hill has launched his second campaign for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Committed to fostering greater accountability on that regulatory body, Hill would, if elected, work to ensure Arizonans receive greater quality utility service and pay lower … Read more
Saying it is “time for new leadership at the Corporation Commission,” small business and Tribal Nation Advocate Clara Pratte is seeking election to that regulatory body that is often considered Arizona’s fourth branch of government. Vowing to lower costs, protect senior citizens and consumers, promote clean energy sustainability, and create jobs of the future in … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Democratic candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission Jonathon Hill and Clara Pratte Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:30-11:30amKirk-Bear Canyon Library(8959 E Tanque Verde Rd) “The speakers at our February meeting will be Jonathon Hill and Clara Pratte, Democratic candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission. Pat WiedhopfChair, Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club The Tanque Verde … 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