East Valley Tribune - Living Green

Mohave County supervisors OK 2 solar projects

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:46:21 -0700

LAKE HAVASU CITY -- Two huge solar projects got the green light Monday from Mohave County supervisors.

Chinese plant could power a Valley solar boom

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:36 -0700

The move by China-based Suntech Power Holdings Co. to set up its U.S. headquarters and a solar manufacturing plant in the Valley could be the first of several solar-energy manufacturing facilities coming to Arizona, according to the Valley’s chief economic development executive.

Phoenix announced as new home of Chinese solar biz

Phoenix to be new home of Chinese solar biz

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:11:48 -0700

Gov. Jan Brewer on Monday announced plans for a Chinese-owned solar panel maker to build its U.S. headquarters and a manufacturing plant in the Phoenix area, propelling one of the nation's sunniest states toward a more global presence in the renewable energy industry.

Study: CO2 pollution soars in Arizona

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:17:32 -0700

A new study say carbon-dioxide pollution has increased dramatically in Arizona over the past two decades.

U.S. needs push to develop alternative energy

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:49:36 -0700

Dale Whiting: The debate over the future of U.S. energy policy has become more vocal. Opponents of carbon emission cap-and-trade claim implementation will increase the average home energy bill by $1,700 per year.

'Green' tax incentives drawing interest

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:23:24 -0700

They haven't taken effect yet.

Check your heating and cooling system

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:12:24 -0700

At SRP we have learned that many Arizonans who are diligent about getting oil changes and having their car inspected every time the odometer hits a major milestone do not practice the same level of care when it comes to maintaining their major electrical devices. While it may be tempting to leave your heating and air conditioning systems alone while they are working, a little preventative maintenance can go a long way toward preserving your investment.

Gilbert stressing water conservation

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:21:04 -0700

Gilbert is gearing up its water conservation education at the same time many of its residents are taking steps to produce green, lush winter lawns.

SRP helps low-income customers reduce home energy use

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:18:36 -0700

If you were to touch a dark roof surface on a manufactured home during the summer in Phoenix, you might find that it is thirty degrees warmer than the roof of a mobile home that is painted white. By applying a white reflective roofing coating, homeowners can reduce the cost and energy needed to operate their air conditioning unit. A white roof coating is just one example of the cost-effective improvements that are made through the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Landscape for water savings

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:44:45 -0700

By making a few wise choices, you can help to make our limited water supply last longer.

Businesses find going green right thing to do

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:32:56 -0700

Going green recently was reported as one of the most overused phrases of 2008. That may be true, but going green is more than just a catch phrase for many of our SRP business customers.