2+ hour, 2+ min ago   (312+ words) PHOENIX - The lone incumbent seeking reelection to the state's utility regulatory agency is defending the panel's decisions to cut programs to encourage use of renewable energy and eliminate most rebates for energy efficiency purchases. And Republican Kevin Thompson said while…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (171+ words) OPINION — Here are some recent online comments about Chandler Independent proposed utility rate hike stories: “Chandler Council to take 9% utility rate hikes to residents”: “Do we have any choice not to like it? Even if someone did speak-up it wouldn’t…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (333+ words) No one signed up to speak during the Chandler City Council’s Aug. 10 afternoon work session on proposed utility rate hikes. But since going out to ratepayers with a public input process was up for approval as part of Council’s Aug....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (344+ words) Meter suggests that the proposed massive increase is warranted due to operational and capital costs. I disagree! These costs have been well known for years and in some cases decades. Given the long life of most capital assets, replacement can…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (762+ words) Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a proposed route through southern British Columbia, saying the project would open more Canadian oil to Asian markets while preserving a ban on oil tankers off northern British Columbia. “The best route for…...

5+ mon, 9+ hour ago   (807+ words) The site was the last stop for many folks struggling to make it. But when electricity prices jumped last year, Pinson was forced to increase the all-inclusive rent from $350 to $400 a month. That shoved at least 16 campers out of the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (273+ words) A battery energy storage system facility in the far north end of Peoria has been going through the planning stages with the city. The proposed BESS facility is planned to be built next to the north APS substation at Old…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (297+ words) A battery energy storage system facility in the far north end of Peoria has been going through the planning stages with the city. The proposed BESS facility is planned to be built next to the north APS substation at Old…...