The residential solar tax credit officially expired at the end of last year, sparking a rush of homeowners trying to install systems before the deadline.

But Greg Field at PGT Home Energy Solutions says the door isn’t completely closed.

You might be seeing higher electricity and natural gas bills this year. Both Arizona Public Service (APS) and UniSource Energy Services (UNS) have proposed rate increases. If approved, a typical household will pay about $20 more per month for electricity and $6.13 more for natural gas, adding up to more than $300 in extra costs over a year.

There is a difference between living and surviving. Living means taking my kids on camping trips, buying birthday presents for my grandchildren and cooking healthy meals for my family. Surviving is cutting back, skipping meals and sacrificing basic necessities each month. For years, my husband and I were able to truly live, but lately it feels like we are struggling to survive.

In 1990, I moved to Phoenix and built a life here with my three children. For 44 years, I was proud to focus my career on advocating for disabled and deaf children, a mission I continue today as a volunteer. Now at 66, I am blessed with 11 wonderful grandchildren, and much of my time is spent making sure my family has the basics they need — food, shelter and safety.

Brandon Pickett knows all too well how expensive electricity can get. His highest summer bill last summer reached nearly $600.

He and his family are trying to cut costs in their 2,600-square-foot home. That means doing laundry during off-peak hours.

Tucson Electric Power is laying out its plan for the new year.

JD Wallace joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it.

The border region shared by Sonora and Arizona is emerging as a strategic hub for renewable energy development in North America. The expansion of large-scale solar projects, the planning of cross-border transmission infrastructure, and sustained institutional cooperation between both states are laying the groundwork for a binational energy corridor with international reach.

Every year, the American Lung Association surveys Arizona voters about the air we breathe, the energy we use, and the future we want for our state. This year’s results could not be clearer: Arizonans want their leaders to take steps to clean our air and accelerate the transition to affordable, reliable clean energy.

The Tucson City Council held its first meeting of 2026 to a packed house, with community members voicing strong opposition to Tucson Electric Power’s (TEP) proposed rate increases.

Despite not being on the official agenda, many residents came to speak against TEP, expressing concerns about rising utility costs and the financial burden on customers.

Environmental groups are sounding the alarm on various issues going into this year’s legislative session, and holding out hope for one area of potential bipartisanship.

Every year, a coalition of state organizations sign on to a list of environmental priorities they hope the state Legislature will address.