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As of 2013, the state of Arizona has the second largest amount of installed solar capacity in the nation.
In many ways, the state has proven to be innovative and progressive when it comes to harnessing this bountiful, carbon-free energy.
However, a recent "net metering charge" imposed on individual solar energy producers
plus, the elimination of incentives to "go solar"
-- have shown that there is still a long way to go
-- to shift the entire state’s energy needs to clean, renewable energy.
The Rincon Group is committed...
-- to utilizing the academic, professional and public resources of southern Arizona
-- to further cement clean energy policies and conscientious energy use.
Other Organizations...
- Western Grid Group = "Securing development of the infrastructure needed to achieve energy security and carbon reduction goals "
recent "blog posts"...
[laws] HR-763 = "Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019".. [more]
September 28, 2020
from Wikipedia = HR-763 "Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019" ~ proposes a fee on carbon at the point of extraction ~ The fees are recycled to citizens in monthly dividends. ~ It is principally based on Citizens' Climate Lobby's "...
[climate] "Climate Emergency Declaration, Tucson"...[more]
September 9, 2020
(per email from Catalina Ross, Sierra Club) -- Hello Tucsonans! We have some big news!! The City of Tucson will be considering and holding a vote on an initiative to declare a climate emergency put forward by Mayor Regina Romero and Councilmember...
[climate] City of Tucson "Climate Emergency Declaration"...[more]
September 9, 2020
On September 9th -- Mayor Regina Romero and Council Member Paul Durham have proposed a "Tucson Climate Emergency Declaration" to be discussed and voted upon at this meeting -- Climate justice is an intersectional issue, directly affecting BIPOC,...
[energy] Three ACC Commissioners Block Clean Energy, in Arizona... [more]
July 30, 2020
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) today missed a historic opportunity -- to put Arizona on a path toward a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous future -- by failing to strengthen the state’s antiquated energy rules. [CLICK TITLE ABOVE --...
Transportation Justice is Racial Justice [more]
July 24, 2020
... important time to grapple with violence and discrimination towards Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) that show up in so many aspects of our society, including transportation policy -- "Driving while Black", "walking while Black",...
[transportation] Tucson Receives Grant For 5 Electric Buses... [more]
May 29, 2020
Tucson was awarded a $3.7M grant for 5 new zero-emission buses. “This funding will allow Tucson to expand our electric bus fleet -- in order to promote a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "... and protect...
[energy] David Freeman -- an American Great, has passed away.... [more]
May 19, 2020
One of America's greats has passed away. David Freeman is one of the folks who has brought us away from the brink of fossil-fuel and nuclear energy, into the realm of solar, wind, energy storage and energy efficiency -- it is fascinating to read...
[transportation] Tucson's First Electric City Bus... [more]
May 18, 2020
Sun Tran will introduce its first electric bus into service starting Sunday, May 17. The electric bus is powered only by battery and produces zero-emissions, contributing to cleaner and healthier air in Tucson. In addition, it provides a quieter and...
[climate] Panel Talk: "Defunding Climate Destruction"...[more]
May 18, 2020
Video from May 14, 2020 -- the Sierra Forum's panel discussion on "Defunding Climate Destruction" -- Mike Brune gave an organizational update on our work. Rachel Heaton talked about the history of Mazaska Talks, and the severity of human rights...
[energy] Tell Arizona Regulators: "We Need A Just Transition To Clean Energy"...[more]
May 15, 2020
Tell TEP & ACC to Fund "Just Transition to Clean Energy"! Navajo and Hopi Tribal leaders and Indigenous grassroots groups are calling on Tucson Electric Power and the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to fund a just transition away from...