As a single parent of an elementary child in Tucson, I do everything I can to keep him safe and healthy. I make sure he has nutritious lunches packed for school, is well rested, and gets regular checkups.

But there’s still something beyond my control that affects his well-being every single day: the air he breathes.

Climate action organizations and some Arizona lawmakers are raising concerns over Trump administration cuts to federal clean energy spending.

As Arizona’s summers grow longer and hotter, keeping cool isn’t just about comfort — it’s a matter of survival.

Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., with vulnerable populations — including children, outdoor workers, communities of color, and those with chronic conditions like asthma or heart disease — facing the most significant risk.

As Congress debates budget bills proposing deep cuts in federal spending, Biden-era tax credits for clean energy have gained crucial support among some Republican lawmakers and voters.

Four Republican senators wrote to their party’s leadership April 9 to “caution against the full-scale repeal” of tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that support investments in renewable energy installations, battery manufacturing, energy efficiency improvements and the production of alternative fuels.

CozyHome had customers lined up to upgrade their AC systems with state grants. Donald Trump’s freeze ended that program.

As a veteran who has proudly served this nation, I cannot stand by while the Trump administration once again puts corporate polluters ahead of American workers, veterans, and our national security. His reckless federal funding freeze and executive orders targeting clean energy programs, including critical investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, is an attack on the very industries that provide stable, good-paying jobs for Arizona veterans and hardworking Americans.

Federal tax credits lower costs and create middle-class jobs across the state. It would be a mistake for Republicans to repeal them.

Clean energy is creating jobs and cost savings for Arizonans and Americans across the country. As the business manager of IBEW Local 570, I know firsthand how important clean energy is to making our economy work for all Americans. If we want to build back American manufacturing and keep our competitive edge over China, we need to invest in the energy of the future. That’s clean energy.

Groundswell Capital provides low-interest loans for solar and HVAC systems, sewer, rain harvesting and more

Lower-income communities are less likely to adopt rooftop solar systems, according to a Department of Energy study.

As the demand for sustainable energy rises, a new program called Earthwise is paving the way for homeowners in Arizona to access eco-friendly home improvements like rooftop solar without the traditional financial burdens.