Today
the Arizona Corporation Commission made a historic move towards
increasing solar, wind and other renewable energy resources for
Arizonans.
Diane E. Brown, Executive Director of the
Arizona PIRG Education Fund stated, “During a heated and divisive
election season, the Commission recognized the statewide support that
exists for clean, renewable energy and voted in favor of the public’s
interest.”
The Renewable Energy Standard would increase Arizona’s current goal of
1.1% renewable energy by 2007 to a standard of 15% by 2025. The rules
state 30% of the standard is to be derived from distributed energy
resources – small-scale technologies located close to where energy is
used, such as roof-top photovoltaic projects or solar hot water
projects.
Brown added, “More renewable energy in Arizona means more jobs and less
pollution. The state’s economy and the public’s health will benefit
from increased renewable energy.”
