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Who Else Says No to Higher Energy Costs in Arizona?
Organizations from across Arizona are urging their members, supporters, and neighbors to say "No!" when asked to support the petition efforts of California billionaire Tom Steyer to raise energy costs in a state he doesn't even live it! THANK YOU to the following...
Five Guiding Principles of Renewable Energy Policy
Energy reliability is vital for each of us as individuals, our communities and the overall economic prosperity and security of our society. To that end, Reliable Energy Policy supports key tenets in guiding policymakers and informed consumers regarding principled...
The secret behind the signs
Black and white signs with the website, "hesgotasecret.com," are all around Yuma. These signs are a part of an information campaign put on by Reliable Energy Policy. The group is setting out the information campaign to keep an energy initiative off of the November...
Briefing on 2018 Summer Loads and Resources Assessment for California results
The ISO’s 2018 Summer Loads and Resources Assessment presents the expected supply and demand conditions for the 2018 summer peak demand period. This annual assessment helps the ISO, industry participants, and other key stakeholders in planning and preparing grid...
Calif. Power Rates Go Up 80 Percent
State power regulators decided today how to divvy up the biggest electric rate hike in California history, boosting rates by as much as 80 percent for residential customers who use the most power. More than half of the residential ratepayers served by the state's two...
California will require solar panels on all new homes. That’s not necessarily a good thing.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently voted 5-0 to add some new provisions to the state’s building code. Among them is the requirement that as of 2020, all new house and multi-family residences of three stories or fewer, along with all major...
Energy Usage: California vs United States Average
California Prays to the Sun God
California is often where bad ideas spring to life these days, and they're worth highlighting lest they catch on in saner precincts. Consider the state Energy Commission's decision this week to mandate solar panels on all new homes. Meanwhile, Democrats bemoan the...
California Mandates Solar Power On All Newly-Built Homes
After a nearly decade-long process, California has become the first state to require every new home to be built with solar power. This requirement, which goes into effect in 2020, was unanimously approved by the California Energy Commission. In a few minutes, we’ll...