Arizona solar energy commission

Will Arizona re-visit Solar?

A representative of the solar industry in Arizona says there has already been a significant drop in home solar installations over the past year since the Commission voted to re-visit the program. The three Democrats running emphasize the cost-effectiveness of solar energy.

Does Arizona have solar power?

“The Governor’s Office of Resiliency is pleased to partner with financing institutions and community-based organizations to provide distributed solar and battery benefits to Arizonans in all parts of the state,” said OOR Director Maren Mahoney. “Energy access and affordability is critical in Arizona, especially during our long, hot summers.

Will azcc make a solar policy less friendly?

One such solar expert, Arizona State University professor and legal scholar Troy Rule, responded to Wednesday's vote by telling The Republic that he is "very wary about this new development at the AZCC, which threatens to make a policy that’s already unfriendly to rooftop solar even less friendly."

What is solar for all Arizonans?

The Solar for All Arizonans program plans to deploy just over 61 MW of new solar resources throughout the state, benefitting thousands of low-income families, renters, and rural and Tribal communities. “Solar for All Arizonans is a critical program that will lower energy costs for thousands of Arizonans,” said Governor Katie Hobbs.

How many Arizonans work in solar energy?

As of 2020, about 8,400 Arizonans worked in solar energy jobs. That number is expected to roughly double by 2030, in part thanks to worker training opportunities and solar incentives put into place by President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

What is the Arizona solar center?

Arizona Solar Center Mission- The mission of the Arizona Solar Center is to enhance the utilization of renewable energy, educate Arizona's residents on solar technology developments, support commerce and industry in the development of solar and other sustainable technologies and coordinate these efforts throughout the state of Arizona.