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Arizona Legislators have the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) in the crosshairs this legislative session with a series of bills aimed directly at stripping commission authority. HB2248 and SB1175 revoke the authority of the ACC to adopt or enforce policy related to electrical generation resources made after June 30, 2020. The bills purport to clarify the constitutional authority of the commission to regulate utilities, in the process stripping the commission of its authority to create and enforce energy policy. Indeed the real purpose of these bills seems to be squashing the 100% clean energy rules the ACC gave initial approval to last fall and are now in the process of finalizing. Continue reading on the blog. >
AEE Webinars
Live on Wednesday, February 17, 1pm ET / 10am PT
New talk of clean energy investment to stimulate a COVID-heavy economy. A new chairman at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission facing tension between states and wholesale markets and worries about transmission. A Biden Administration determined to take action on climate, with advanced energy technologies as critical tools. This webinar will take stock of the shifting winds in Washington, D.C., and what they could mean for industry growth in 2021.
Panelists:
- Leah Rubin Shen, Director, AEE
- Jeff Dennis, General Counsel and Managing Director, AEE
- Steve Caminati, Director, Strategic Engagement, Apex Clean Energy
- Liz Delaney, Director, Wholesale Market Development, Borrego Solar
- Caroline Golin, North America Markets Lead, Global Energy Policy and Market Development, Google
Featured online events
Join the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for the region’s premier energy efficiency event. Speakers include AEE's own J.R. Tolbert! MES 2021 will go beyond a typical online conference, giving you an experience to keep you connected, expand your EE knowledge and facilitate important business opportunities. Register today >
Join CALSTART as they virtually bring together key policymakers, members, and industry leaders together for two days of meaningful discussion about forward-thinking solutions to achieve California’s ambitious climate and zero-emission vehicle targets. California Governor Gavin Newsom will be joining this event to highlight his budget plans, and share his vision for a zero-emission future and how the clean transportation industry can make the greatest impact in the coming decade. Register for the summit here >
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