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AriSEIA's News You Can Use Oct. 4, 2018

Notable Dates:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Solar Debate and Forum in Yuma on Fri., Oct. 5th has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts of candidates. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

CANCELED Fri., Oct. 5th - Solar Debate with Congressional and State Legislative Candidates for Districts 4 and 13. Mon., Oct. 8th - Sun City Home Owners Association ACC Candidate Forum in the auditorium at Sundial Recreation Center, 14801 N. 103rd Ave. Learn more here. Tues., Oct. 9th - Voter registration deadline. Register to vote here. Wed., Oct. 10th - Early voting begins. Thurs., Oct. 11th - Oct. 12th - Arizona Corporation Commission September Open Meeting. Agenda not yet available. Oct. 26th - Oct. 28th - First Annual Solar Family Reunion at Catalina State Park in Tucson, AZ. Learn more here.

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General Election - November 6, 2018

The General Election is right around the corner!

Remember to register to vote by October 9 - Click here to register to vote and check if you’re on the early mailing list. 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 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.

Arizona Updates

AriSEIA thanks Ellen Zuckerman from SWEEP for sharing her report!

Navajo Generating Station (NGS)

Bloomberg Environment reported that MRP decided to drop its bid for the plant citing "recent developments" in Arizona and California. LEARN MORE

Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Updates

Post-hearing briefs have been filed in Arizona Public Service Company's (APS) Four Corners Rate Case, and a decision is expected by the end-of-the-year. LEARN MORE

Clean Energy Ballot Initiative

Last, week, AriSEIA announced our support for the clean energy ballot initiative, Proposition 127. Click here to learn more!

Post-hearing briefs have been filed in Arizona Public Service Company's (APS) Four Corners Rate Case, and a decision is expected by the end-of-the-year. The Clean Energy For a Healthy Arizona campaign says changes to the Proposition 127 ballot language raises "troubling questions.”  A new report by NRDC found that passage of Proposition 127 could support an additional 15,800 full-time jobs in 2030, spurred by the new renewable energy development in the state.  LEARN MORE

Electric Vehicles

Commissioner Boyd Dunn opened a new docket into "Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, and Electrification of the Transportation Sector in Arizona."  See Docket No. E-00000J-18-0266 . LEARN MORE

Latest Must Read News Articles

Trump nominates DOE's McNamee to FERC. 9 solar and storage executives share utility wish lists. APS donation to help Democrat who opposes clean-energy ballot measure raises questions. Replacing coal with more coal: how Arizona Public Service’s Four Corners coal plant hurt customers, but earned investors profits. The Battle Over Arizona’s Clean Energy Mix.  Council declines to address APS political spending before elections. SRP creates new partnership with City of Phoenix. Even if Arizona voters pass Prop. 127, Ducey and APS came up with escape clause for utilities. APS CEO Don Brandt won’t discuss electric bills, dark money.

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