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Arizona Solar Center Blog

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Jim Arwood served six Arizona governors in various capacities managing federal energy programs, culminating in his appointment by then Governor Janet Napolitano, as Director of the State Energy Office in 2006. After nearly 25 years serving the state of Arizona, Mr. Arwood retired from government service in 2010 and today consults for a variety of energy related organizations. He also serves as Director of Communications for the Arizona Solar Center.

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AriSEIA-Executive Director  
Former Prescott City Councilwoman
Former AZ State Representative 8 years
Chairman - House Energy, Water, and Agriculture Committees
Chairman - House Committee on Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency


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