The Arizona Corporation Commission is proceeding with repealing Arizona’s Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST), despite the significant benefits it has provided to ratepayers and the strong opposition to the repeal by clean energy advocates. The REST rules have incentivized development of clean, low-cost renewable energy like solar power and have brought investment and jobs to Arizona.

The REST has been a huge success. Arizona utilities have steadily increased their share of renewable generation since 2007. From 2007 to 2020, the REST catalyzed nearly $12 billion in clean-energy investment in Arizona and generated approximately $2 billion in public benefits. These benefits include more affordable electricity and reduced use of higher-cost generation like coal and gas, increased investment in Arizona businesses and jobs, technology cost reductions, water savings, and reduced air pollution.

We want the ACC to say no to this repeal and to instead strengthen it. As recent backsliding by utilities has made clear, we need strong standards in place to ensure that clean solar and wind are our future, not dirty coal and gas.

Please send a letter to the ACC asking them to reject the repeal of the standard and to instead strengthen it.

Also, Tucsonans, join us for a brief protest outside the ACC in Tucson on Monday, November 10th, at 9:00 AM, and then we'll go inside to provide public comment to the ACC asking them to reject the repeal. Use the button below for more details and to RSVP. We can also send you talking points.

Join us for our annual awards picnic to recognize some of our outstanding volunteers and partners, share some food and good company, and enjoy a day at one of our local parks. Please register so we can plan to have enough food. Also note that there will be a short optional hike in the picnic prior to the picnic. You can register for the hike here. RSVP and register for the picnic below.

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