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AriSEIA's News You Can Use Oct. 18, 2018

Notable Dates:

Thurs., Oct. 25th - Arizona Corporation Commission Contingency Open Meeting. Meeting may or may not be held. Fri., Oct. 26th - Initial briefs due in Arizona Public Service Company rate case customer complaint hearing in Docket No. E-01345A-18-0002. Fri., Oct. 26th - Oct. 28th - First Annual Solar Family Reunion at Catalina State Park in Tucson, AZ. Learn more here. Mon., Nov. 5th - Quarterly Electric Vehicle Arizona (EVAZ) meeting to be held at the Arizona Corporation Commission. Agenda here.  Tues., Nov. 6th - Election Day Fri., Nov. 16th - Reply briefs due in Arizona Public Service Company rate case customer complaint hearing in Docket No. E-01345A-18-0002.

Solar Family Reunion

Join the pioneers of PV on Oct 26-28 for the First Annual Solar Family Reunion at Catalina State Park in Tucson, AZ. Pioneers old and young are welcome and will be gathering to re-connect with friends. This is a FREE EVENT! Everyone is invited, registration not required. Learn more here .

General Election - November 6, 2018

The General Election is right around the corner!

Your mail-in ballots should be in your mailboxes any day! If you haven't received yours, click here to learn more. Here's where you can keep up with important dates and deadlines, and learn more about candidates running for election in your area. Stay tuned to PBS and azcentral.com to view various debates leading up to the election. Stay tuned to this important Arizona Corporation Commission race. This election will help shape the future of the ACC and energy in Arizona. Click here to learn more about the candidates running for ACC seats and other important updates. If you missed the last debate, you can watch it here.

Solar Power International

We had a blast at the Solar Power International 2018 event in Anaheim California last month! Learn more about the program and other upcoming solar power events here .

Arizona Updates

AriSEIA thanks Ellen Zuckerman from SWEEP for sharing her report!

Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Updates

Evidentiary hearings in the APS customer rate case complaint proceeding have ended. The Judge's recommendation to the Commission is expected sometime this winter. LEARN MORE

Clean Energy Ballot Initiative

The Arizona Republic and Suffolk University released a poll on Proposition 127, the renewable energy ballot initiative that would require 50% renewable energy by 2030 for Arizona's regulated electric utilities. LEARN MORE

Salt River Project Updates

At its October 1st Board Meeting, the SRP Board voted to approve a temporary reduction in the Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism (FPPAM).  LEARN MORE

Transportation and Electric Vehicles

It’s been a busy month for developments in the Arizona Corporation Commission's Electric Vehicle Docket, and the Phoenix City Council has cast two important votes on the light rail. LEARN MORE

City of Flagstaff Updates

The City of Flagstaff recently issued an RFP for a Power Purchase Agreement for up to 19MW of Renewable Energy. Additionally, the city is requesting input on their draft Climate Action Plan. LEARN MORE

Latest Must Read News Articles

Clean-energy ballot measure Prop. 127 trailing, Arizona Republic poll finds. APS donation to help Democrat who opposes clean-energy ballot measure raises questions. Arizona regulator wants to adopt 80% clean energy plan before gas moratorium ends. As Arizona feels the effects of climate change, many candidates still aren't talking about the issue. Where Arizona candidates stand on climate change, water issues and heat-related deaths. SRP to drop electricity rates temporarily as fuel costs remain low. APS files second request to lower bills through Federal Tax Reform. Arizona Conference Gave Industry ‘Unprecedented’ Access to Top EPA Officials. APS spending against Prop 127 renewable energy initiative reaches $22 million

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