July 30, 2004

Renewable energy is all the rage these days. With gasoline prices rising, with greenhouse gases and global warming at the forefront of public concern, the lure of pollution-free energy from windmills, photovoltaic solar panels and geothermal wells has never been stronger.

Scottsdale has received the governor’s top award for energy efficiency for its landmark Green Building Program.

Scottsdale has received the governor’s top award for energy efficiency for its landmark Green Building Program.

Mesa is looking to promote energy conservation programs that could eventually lead to rate reductions for thousands of residents who now pay 15 percent more for power from the city’s utility than customers of surrounding electric companies.

The Salt River Project board of directors approved a plan Monday to increase the utility’s use of renewable energy to supply its electricity customers.

For Mick Dalrymple, home renovation is all about taking baby steps. “You start with one thing and you realize it wasn’t that hard, and you kind of like the results and so you decide to do another thing and another thing,” he says.

The power shift in Congress will bring a “completely different world” in energy policy with an increased emphasis on climate change, renewable energy and energy effi ciency, according to participants at the fourth-annual Arizona Energy Summit sponsored by the Arizona Association of Industries Thursday at the Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix.

A draft alternative energy plan prepared by the staff of Salt River Project proposes that the utility acquire 15 percent of its electricity from sustainable energy sources such as wind and solar by 2025, up from 2 percent now.

Renewable energy is all the rage these days. With gasoline prices rising, with greenhouse gases and global warming at the forefront of public concern, the lure of pollution-free energy from windmills, photovoltaic solar panels and geothermal wells has never been stronger.

Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a high-performing local weatherization agency, the city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) will receive a $700,000 Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Grant for a pilot program to install solar or heat pump hot water systems in low- to moderate-income residents' homes.

Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a high-performing local weatherization agency, the city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) will receive a $700,000 Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Grant for a pilot program to install solar or heat pump hot water systems in low- to moderate-income residents' homes.

Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a high-performing local weatherization agency, the city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) will receive a $700,000 Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Grant for a pilot program to install solar or heat pump hot water systems in low- to moderate-income residents' homes.

State utility regulators took the first steps Thursday to mandate the use of more expensive renewable energy, comparing it to requiring seat belts in cars and forcing children to eat their broccoli.

The people have spoken. Well, sort of. On May 10 through May 12, 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills, HB 1229, HB 1230 and HB 1231, all of which make it possible to start using our own fossil fuel natural resources - now. The Senate still must vote on them. Chances are, they'll fail when the progressive jackals have their say. Let's hope I'm wrong.

The people have spoken. Well, sort of. On May 10 through May 12, 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills, HB 1229, HB 1230 and HB 1231, all of which make it possible to start using our own fossil fuel natural resources - now. The Senate still must vote on them. Chances are, they'll fail when the progressive jackals have their say. Let's hope I'm wrong.

This week’s advice comes from Ryan Johnson, Director of Public Affairs for WorldatWork, a global not-for-profit professional association for human resources professionals.

Even before construction has started on a solar energy farm in Queen Creek, the planned facility has been sold for $75 million.

Diane E. Brown: Although the magnitude of the economic situation in Arizona and across the nation is daunting, energy efficiency offers an immediate, proven and important step consumers and businesses can take to save money, create jobs, stimulate the local economy and reduce overall energy prices.

At a time when rising energy costs are prompting renewed interest in conservation, the U.S. Department of Energy has decided to discontinue funding of an Arizona State University program that helps small and midsized companies save energy.

A judge has rejected a legal challenge to the authority of the Arizona Corporation Commission to require that utilities generate 15 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2025.

Standing at a gas station where regular unleaded was selling for $3.49 a gallon, Republican congressional candidate Dave Schweikert challenged opponent Rep. Harry Mitchell, D-Ariz., to help promote more domestic oil drilling.

PARIS - Suez SA and state-owned Gaz de France plan to form a global energy giant that they say will be better placed to compete against players such as Russia's OAO Gazprom.

WASHINGTON - The House by a wide margin approved a mammoth energy plan for the nation Thursday that sends billions of dollars in tax breaks and subsidies to energy companies, but is expected to do little to reduce U.S. oil consumption or dampen high energy prices.