Arizona Powerline: Volume 1 April 2022

Apr 26

Written By Chambers for Innovation

Take a deep dive into all things clean energy in the Grand Canyon State, including policy updates, events, news, resources, and Chambers in Action stories that highlight clean energy and climate leadership from the chamber industry.

AZ Chambers in Action

Arizona: Home to the New Electric Valley, Attracting New Jobs and Investments

Arizona is attracting the startup electric vehicle (EV) sector, bringing thousands of additional jobs and billions of capital investment to the state, having some nickname the area the “Electric Valley”.

The jobs and economic discussion featured experts from the Casa Grande Chamber, Arizona economic development and commerce organizations, and from three top EV companies- Lucid Motors, Nikola, and ElectraMeccanica.

Read the full CIA here

Watch the full webinar here

AZ Clean Energy News

Massive solar, battery storage project proposed in Maricopa County

Called Harquahala Sun Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation and Storage Project, the development will cover more than 1,100 acres near the southwest corner of 483rd Avenue and Courthouse Road, which is in the Tonopah area south of Interstate 10 and west of Buckeye.

Environmental Justice: Arizona town declares victory after SRP loses natural gas expansion bid

About two dozen Randolph residents stood alongside environmental advocates to ask regulators to deny the proposed expansion. RANDOLPH, Arizona - Homeowners of a small Arizona town are celebrating a monumental victory Tuesday against the state's second largest power company.

Phoenix mayor joins US Secretary of Transportation in climate change meeting

A group of mayors, including Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in a virtual event to talk about climate change Monday. Buttigieg said the priority at all levels of government should be to invest in infrastructure that helps reduce emissions and pollution.

Navajo Nation gets $1M federal grant to help power Arizona homes with clean energy - KTAR.com

PHOENIX - The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday announced a grant of more than $1 million for a Navajo Nation project to power two dozen Arizona homes with clean energy. The tribe will use the $1,185,409 in funding to help bring electricity to unpowered homes in the northeastern Arizona community of Kayenta through a solar microgrid with battery storage and a backup propane generator.

AZ Legislation/Policy

AZ Upcoming Events

Tucson Electric Vehicle Association - Drive Electric Earth Day

Throughout the Month of April - Nationwide

Drive Electric Earth Day is a national campaign to share information about electric vehicles throughout the month of April. In addition to being better for the environment, electric vehicles are more fun to drive, more convenient to fuel and less expensive to operate than gasoline vehicles. RSVP for an in-person or online event to experience driving electric!

Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association - Solar Happy Hour

Monday, May 2nd 4:00 - 6:00 pm, AZ Wilderness DTPHX

201 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix

Join other solar enthusiasts for an in-person mixer to discuss all things solar in Arizona. No registration necessary.

Check out upcoming SEIA events here.

AZ Social Media Highlights

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AZ Resources

Arizona Clean Energy Jobs and Economic Impact Report

We're excited to share the economic benefits and clean energy job numbers in the Grand Canyon state. If you are interested in co-branding the report, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy would be happy to customize a copy with your logo included.

Contact Anne Feldhusen with questions, or if you are interested in co-branding the report.

Full Report