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AriSEIA's News You Can Use
November 14, 2019
Notable Dates/Events:
  • Nov. 13th- 15th - Arizona Student Energy Conference (AZSEC) at Biosphere 2. Click here to learn more.
  • Nov. 15th-16th - Climate 2020: Seven Generations for Arizona summit in Flagstaff. Click here to learn more.
  • Nov. 19th - AriSEIA Monthly Networking Event (Phoenix). Click here to learn more.
  • Dec. 10th-11th - ACC Open Meeting. Click here to learn more.
  • Feb. 5th - Environmental Day at the Capitol 2020. Click here to learn more.

AriSEIA Updates
AriSEIA Action Updates
APS General Rate Case :
APS filed their new general rate case late last month. AriSEIA has been in attendance at the rate case stakeholder meetings, and we look forward to participating and advocating throughout the process. AriSEIA intends to participate via a steering committee comprised of individual companies, AriSEIA, and SEIA. If you're interested in joining this steering committee, please contact AriSEIA’s policy committee (Board Members  Sara Birmingham  and  Court Rich ).  Click here  to view the docket, and click here to learn more about the filing.

Arizona Corporation Commission Action Items: 
Solar United Neighbors and Vote Solar are helping Arizona residents create postcards that will be mailed to Arizona Corporation Commissioners in support of increasing the state's renewable energy goals.  Click here  to learn more, and we encourage you to share this initiative with your network!

Additionally, Solar United Neighbors has launched a campaign urging APS' incoming CEO to stop the company's political spending, especially on ACC elections. Click here to learn more.
Join Us for our Upcoming Networking Event!
Join us for our next solar networking event in Phoenix on Tuesday, November 19th! We look forward to seeing our friends and members. This event is open to existing AriSEIA members, as well as anyone interested in renewable energy advancement in Arizona.

WHAT:  AriSEIA Solar Networking Event
WHERE:  AZ Wilderness Brewery DTPHX - 201 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
WHEN:  Tuesday - November 19th - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
COST:  FREE!
Solar ITC Updates
Please contact your legislators, mayors, and local government officials and urge them to support an extension for Solar ITC. Last month, over 200 mayors across the country signed a letter in support of an extension. Unfortunately, no Arizona leaders were included in this group. We can do better! Click here to take action and contact your representatives. We encourage you to share this online form with your network, which helps you send a tweet or email directly to representatives.

Click here to learn more and to read SEIA’s factsheet on the ramp-down for residential systems.
Check Out These Upcoming Events
Arizona Student Energy Conference (AZSEC) at Biosphere 2 - Happening Now!
The Arizona Student Energy Conference will be held at Biosphere 2 on November 13-15. The theme this year is "Creating a Low Carbon Future,” and AriSEIA President Brandon Cheshire will be speaking on a panel at the event. Click here to learn more.

Climate Summit 2020
“Climate 2020: Seven Generations for Arizona” will be held at Northern Arizona University November 15-16. AriSEIA President Brandon Cheshire will be on panel discussion at the event. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. 
  
Become an AriSEIA Member
The future of solar energy has never been more at risk in Arizona than it is today. Help AriSEIA grow! Join AriSEIA today , and give the solar industry the power it needs to thrive in Arizona.
Are you interested in serving on the AriSEIA board, interning, or volunteering? Contact b.cheshire@ariseia.org to get involved or learn more.
National Updates
Solar Price Declines Slowing, Energy Storage in the Money
Lazards has released their two levelized cost of hardware reports – 2019 Levelized Cost of Energy and the 2019 Lazards Levelized Cost Storage analysis. At a high level, both solar power and energy storage have shown continued price declines, but the numbers are of course much more complex.
More Than 70 Associations Back Renewable Energy Extension Act
Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that dozens of associations representing a broad array of interests are calling for an extension of the Section 48 and Section 25D Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
November Solar Policy Snapshots
The Department of Energy has committed a three-year funding award of $1.1 million to the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA)’s  initiative  to expand solar projects benefitting low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and communities. The Scaling Up Solar for Under-Resourced Communities Project will focus on three LMI market subsets: single-family homes, manufactured homes and multifamily affordable housing.
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AriSEIA's News You Can Use Published Every Other Thursday 
If you have news or announcements you think should be included in the newsletter (space permitting), please send by email to: Stacey Champion .
If you are interested in volunteering on the policy committee, please contact the co-chairs:
Sara Birmingham 

Court Rich
Membership Dues
Send your AriSEIA Membership check to:

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or

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
AriSEIA's Referral Plan - you can save on your annual dues!

We are offering members a 10% discount for each company or organization you bring to AriSEIA. Here's how it works:

  1. Talk to your solar or related company, such as your suppliers, professional services, or associate industry companies, etc.
  2. Email President Brandon Cheshire at: b.cheshire@ariseia.org.
  3. We will do the rest and send you your discounted invoice for the following year, along with our sincere thank you!

Bring in a new member and receive a 10% credit for each new member (up to 3) towards your annual AriSEIA Membership Dues!

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