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Arizona's New Frontier:
Moving Our Transportation System into the 21st Century

4/09/09: Over the past few decades, Arizona’s population has skyrocketed. This population growth has not been matched by public transportation investment and Arizona’s resulting dependence on cars is hurting the state. High and wildly fluctuating gas prices add to Arizonans’ economic woes, traffic congestion wastes valuable time and energy, and our cars and trucks produce pollution that harms Arizonans’ health and contributes to global warming.

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RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Raising Arizona’s Energy Standards

The Arizona Corporation Commission unanimously approved one of the strongest energy efficiency standards in the country in part due to Arizona PIRG Education Fund reports, testimony, coalition and citizen involvement and media attention.

Helping Utilities to Go Green

When the Salt River Project (SRP) sought a substantial rate increase, the Arizona PIRG Education Fund and our allies raised concerns about the cost of the increase and SRP’s limited investments in energy efficiency and clean renewable energy.

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RECENT REPORTS

Building an Energy-Efficient Arizona: Opportunities to Save Money and Reduce Pollution 8/02/2010

This report by the Arizona PIRG Education Fund describes Arizona’s current energy portfolio, the benefits of a transition to energy efficiency, and successful energy efficiency programs in use across the country.

Energy Policy Considerations for the Arizona Corporation Commission 7/19/2010

This fall, Arizona voters will elect two commissioners to the Corporation Commission. The candidates elected in the 2010 election for the Commission will guide Arizona’s energy policy into the future. Arizona now relies primarily on a mixture of inefficient and unclean energy resources. Energy Policy Considerations for the Arizona Corporation Commission is a set of policy recommendations from energy advocates in Arizona for Commission candidates

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MEET OUR STAFF

Diane E. Brown, Executive Director

Diane E. Brown has been the Executive Director of Arizona PIRG Education Fund since 2004. In her role, she is responsible for coordinating research, policy development, coalition and media outreach, citizen organizing, and advocacy.

Diane has co-authored several reports including “Transparency 2.0: Using the Internet for Budget Transparency to Increase Accountability, Efficiency and Taxpayer Confidence” and “Arizona’s Next Frontier: Moving Our Transportation System into the 21st Century” and has testified before elected and government officials on topics to protect consumers in Arizona.

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