Arizona continues investing in renewable and clean energy initiatives to build a greener, carbon-neutral future.As one of the sunniest states in the country, Arizona should be a leader in solar investments, not a deterrent.
Renewable energy has become the market winner, outperforming traditional fossil fuels like coal and methane gas. Our elected utility regulators should be advancing the growth of renewable energy portfolios.
Facts: The state ranks second in the nation for solar energy potential, and the industry is ramping up in Arizona. To illustrate, Longroad Energy is building two solar projects in Maricopa County, Sun Streams 3 and Sun Streams 4. Longroad’s CEO said he believes the clean energy plan will enable future developments and benefit utilities and ratepayers. The projects are also benefiting union workers, with Sun Streams 4 employing registered operators and carpenter apprentices to benefit from additional tax credits under the clean energy plan. Solar manufacturing is also taking off in Arizona, as New East Solar announced it would create 300 jobs manufacturing solar panels in Phoenix thanks to the “catalyst” of the Biden Administration’s clean energy plan.