The Arizona Commerce Authority announced on Monday that four rural Arizona companies will receive $3.4 million in federal grants to produce innovative renewable-energy products. The projects were selected because of their innovation and potential to create jobs.
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While the State Legislature addresses issues related to Energy policy, the Arizona Corporation Commission is directly involved with the oversight of electricity generation and renewable energy standards.
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Southern California is poised to become the world's solar power capital as the Obama administration continues to stamp its approval on large-scale renewable energy projects across the Mojave and Colorado deserts. The nine solar projects, along with one in Arizona and four in Nevada, have been placed by the Interior Department on a "fast-track" permitting schedule that should qualify developers to receive federal ARRA grants.
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The new solar powered green lighting project along White Mountain Boulevard in Pinetop-Lakeside is done and the lights went live Thursday night. The purpose of the lights is to increase pedestrian safety along White mountain Boulevard as well as for aesthetics.
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Rioglass Solar will bring a large mirror manufacturing plant to Surprise in a $50 million capital investment. The company, based in Madrid, will combine its manufacturing and U.S. headquarters in the building that officials announced on Wednesday.
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A new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) examines the growth and efficacy of FITs and focuses on how these policies can be used in the U.S. The policy is known for spurring dramatic growth of renewable energy in Europe during the past decade.
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Helping customers buy efficient air-conditioners and lightbulbs is cheaper than building power plants and transmission lines. But the efficiency measures have cut Arizona Public Service Co.'s energy sales about 1.1 percent, and that means about $10 million in lost profits annually because the utility is selling less power as people conserve.
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Arizona has been labeled the nation's "Solar Energy King" by a leading business magazine, even though the state just has a handful of solar manufacturers and generating plants so far.
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Home appliance manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates have agreed to improved efficiency standards and tax policies for large appliances. This agreement could save enough energy to meet the total energy needs of 40 percent of American homes for one year as well as save an enormous amount of water resources.
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A new process that simultaneously combines the light and heat of solar radiation to generate electricity could offer more than double the efficiency of existing solar cell technology, say the Stanford engineers who discovered it and proved that it works.
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Arizona Public Service Co. has rolled out the names of the first companies to go through an installation program with the utility. The Qualified Solar Installer program gives consumers a way of knowing which companies have gone through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, have the proper licenses and have high customer service ratings.
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The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has approved Tucson Electric Power's (TEP) Bright Tucson Community Solar Program, whereby participants will be able to purchase shares of solar energy for as little as $3 per month.
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Global subsidies for fossil fuels dwarf support given to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power and biofuels, Bloomberg New Energy Finance said.
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In an effort described as among the most aggressive in the nation, Arizona regulators have approved rules requiring utilities to promote energy efficiency and ultimately cut their projected power sales, a move that also will save customers money.
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Arizona, Iowa and Michigan took the top three positions in Business Facilities' new ranking for Alternative Energy Industry Leaders, released today. The alternative energy leadership ranking is a new category in the magazine's annual Rankings Report, assessing to top alternative energy manufacturers and leaders in renewable power generation in solar, wind, biofuels and advanced battery development.
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A massive solar project at Luke Air Force Base is expected to provide power for a majority of the base by 2011, strengthening the U.S. Defense Department's reputation as Arizona's biggest proponent for renewable power and energy efficiency. Military installations in the state are making aggressive strides toward saving electricity, water and fuel, as part of a federal policy plan launched in 2005 encouraging the Defense Department to get 25 percent of its energy from renewable sources.
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The "Zephyr" solar-powered unmanned plane, which has been airborne continuously for the past two weeks above the Arizona desert, has made a successful landing to break several aviation records.
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Throughout construction of the new Chandler Compadre branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, club members had the opportunity to learn about the energy-saving features of the building.
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An unmanned solar aircraft has smashed the world record for continuous flight. QinetiQ's "Zephyr" aircraft has been in the air for seven days smashing all previous records for unmanned flight.
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A Scottsdale company has been awarded $3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop more efficient batteries for industrial applications.
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