Out-of-state renewable energy producers could soon receive Alabama Jobs Act treatment
The Alabama Jobs Act, a landmark economic incentive law enacted in 2015, could soon apply to companies that generate renewable energy as a covered activity in the program, with the state Legislature further expanding it in 2021 and 2023. On Tuesday, state Sen. Arthur Orr introduced the proposal in the Alabama Senate Energy and Commerce […]
JOHN STOSSEL: What Joe Biden Isn’t Telling You About Renewable Energy
“We are building a clean energy future.” To tell President Joe Biden. Who are “we”? Well, you pay for it. He and his “green” friends will be responsible for most of the building. Lately, they've been pouring more money into “renewable energy.” They promise to provide us with “carbon-free electricity” from the sun and wind. […]
BLM approves renewable energy generation tie line construction in Maricopa County
phoenix — The Bureau of Land Management has approved construction of a 500-kilovolt generation tie (gen-tie) approximately 90 miles west of Phoenix in Maricopa County. Power plant lines connect the facility where energy is produced to a larger electrical transmission system. The project will support the delivery of solar energy to the grid from a […]
Possible moratorium on renewable energy projects could be approved next month | Local News Stories
Energy remains a critical resource for Arizonas this week as a 20-year drought continues across the Southwest. But planning multiple pending solar projects in Mojave County requires extensive use of land, the county’s second most precious resource. The Mojave County Board of Supervisors voted this week to direct officials to draft a resolution banning future […]
Mohave County supervisor chairman proposes moratorium on renewable energy projects | Local News Stories
If zoning for this project is approved by county officials next week, a 640-acre solar farm could be built in the Golden Valley area. But the project may already be in jeopardy, pending a proposal to shut down all renewable energy projects in Mojave County next year. The proposed solar project, led by Texas-based ReNRG […]
Sinema Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Creating Jobs & Boosting Renewable Energy in La Paz County
Senator’s Bill Transfers Thousands of Acres of Land from Federal Government to La Paz County for Economic Development Projects Washington – Arizona Senior Senator Kirsten Cinema, La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act – A bipartisan law directing the Ministry of the Interior to transfer approximately 4,800 acres of land from the Bureau […]
Tucson signs pact with TEP to pursue 100% renewable energy
City of Tucson and Tucson Power Company Decided to Power 100% of City Operations with Renewable Energy Despite Tucson Voters Called to Help Fund Future Urban Climate Initiatives I signed a letter of intent to work towards The deal stems from a commitment TEP made in January during discussions about a new franchise agreement between […]
Hudbay Minerals Reaches Major Milestone Towards Achieving its 2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets with the Signing of a Renewable Power Supply Agreement for its Constancia Mine in Peru
Hudbay’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decrease by 40% from its 2021 baseline as a result of the new Constantia Renewable Energy Supply Agreement. Energy supply contract with new operator ENGIE Energía Perú, effective January 2026 for a 10-year term. The new contract includes a guaranteed supply of renewable […]
Renewable Energy Update – 4.06.23 #1 | Allen Matkins
concentration PV-Tech – April 4th To meet the state’s renewable energy transition, California will invest $9.3 billion in 46 transmission projects that will allow more than 17 GW of solar power to be added to the grid. According to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the latest transmission plans have identified additional transmission and resource […]
Commissioners talk Ag Innovation Center, renewable energy – Yuma Pioneer
On February 14, 2023, the Yuma County Commission held its regular meeting. Chairman Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar and Commissioner Adam Gates were present.Roads and Bridges Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer met with the Commissioner to discuss updates on the sector. The commissioner has heard public requests to change the maintenance divisions […]
