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TEP's energy plan under review

Assessing Tucson Electric Power's path to carbon neutrality and natural gas debate

Arizona will receive $30 million for energy assistance funding.

All 50 states, 125 tribes, three territories, and the District of Columbia will be funded.

New UA environmental justice center slated to receive $10 million from EPA, DOE

The technical assistance center looks to serve as an environmental justice hub.

Permitting timetable published for Southern Arizona critical minerals mine

The South32 Hermosa project is located in the Patagonia Mountains

Report: Shifting to EV fleets would save state, local governments millions

Arizona governments could save almost $283 million over the next 10 years if roughly 20,000 gasoline-powered light-duty vehicles in their fleets that are due to be retired were replaced with electric vehicles, according a recent report.

National scorecard on electric-vehicle policies gives Arizona low marks

Arizona was 26th of the 33 states included in the 2023 scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

US greenlights major transmission line for renewable energy in Arizona and other Western states

The announcement comes just about a year after an environmental review was completed as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to clear the way for major transmission projects in the West.

It’s summer and Arizona gas prices sizzle to third-highest in country

Arizona prices trail only California and Hawaii according to AAA.

The Buzz: What's on the ballot in two special elections?

Cochise County and the City of Tucson voters will be asked to weigh in on issues around jails and electric utility upgrades

Gas guzzler: Gas prices jump in Arizona to $4+ and rising

Maricopa County averages at $4.61 per gallon while Navajo County averages $3.74 per gallon.

SRP solar plant northwest of Flagstaff expected to offset 1 billion pounds of CO2 each year

Salt River Project has partnered with Clēnera a private renewable energy company, to bring Arizona its largest solar plant by 2024.

VP Harris touts Arizona-California power transmission line

Harris and others celebrated the new line during visit to Maricopa County.

USDA awards $4.7 million to new partnership with UA for 'climate-smart' food production

The funding will help farmers reduce water consumption and carbon emissions.

County approves "gigafactory" for lithium batteries

Utah startup plans to hire 1,000 workers.

In race for utility regulator, different visions for Arizona’s energy future

Two Republicans — Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson — and two Democrats — Sandra Kennedy and Lauren Kuby — are running for two open positions.

Tucson to require EV chargers at many new homes, businesses

Cost is an issue as inflation continues.

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