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AriSEIA's News You Can Use April 22, 2021

We wish you all a Happy Earth Day 2021!

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Notable Dates: April 30, 2021 - SEIA Webinar (free) - The Solar Industry’s Commitment to an Ethical Supply Chain: New Tools & Resources - register here May 3, 2021 - SRP District Board Meeting - agenda will be posted here May 4 & 5, 2021 - ACC Open Meeting - agenda will be posted here

Local and National Updates

Solar panels on California’s canals could save water and help fight climate change I was initially skeptical when I read about a new study from researchers at UC Merced, finding that covering thousands of miles of California’s largest canals with solar panels could generate huge amounts of clean energy at a reasonable cost, while saving lots of water by reducing evaporation. READ MORE

This is How Much Renewable Energy Arizona is Producing Renewable energy sources in Arizona accounted for 10.8% of electricity production in 2019. Nearly all renewable energy in the state comes from one of two sources: hydroelectric power plants and solar energy farms.  READ MORE

10 States Leading the Charge on Renewable Energy The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that renewable energy can increase power grid reliability, improve air quality and create more jobs. Additionally, renewable energy can lower fuel and electricity costs, reducing the total cost of homeownership. READ MORE

Other Things We're Reading

Solar panels are reaching their limit. These crystals could change that Number of Americans using solar power expected to more than triple by 2030 Americans want more renewable energy. Can ‘community choice’ help them get it? Ozone pollution: Phoenix has fifth-worst air in the US, reports says Lawmakers don't have the power to mess with utility regulators' clean-energy rules Three new energy storage projects that prove the versatility and value of batteries for the grid How residential solar installers can take advantage of 2021’s perfect storm

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