My name is a Ken Verma and I am CEO of Vermaland. Our company is one of the larger land development companies in Phoenix.

The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a plan for Arizona Public Service to spend up to $500 million to develop 100 megawatts of photovoltaic electric plants during the next four years.

First Solar, the Tempe-based company that has been powering its way upward in the solar-energy industry, is getting into the utility business.

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Arizona is an ideal place to utilize solar electricity. But the decision to invest in a solar installation on your home can be complicated.

 Jay Tibshraeny: Attracting quality employers to Arizona should be one of our highest priorities, especially in these trying economic times. With a ready-made market created by the 300 days of sunshine each year, the solar industry would be a natural fit for us.

The Recreation Centers of Sun City West’s new solar project could put Beardsley’s aquatic center on the map for being the largest thermal pool heating system in Arizona. The project begins next week, when 60 panels are installed on top of the aquatic center.

The Recreation Centers of Sun City West’s new solar project could put Beardsley’s aquatic center on the map for being the largest thermal pool heating system in Arizona. The project begins next week, when 60 panels are installed on top of the aquatic center.

Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kris Mayes said Monday she wants the state's electric utilities to push harder to develop renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass.

Arizona Public Service residential customers will pay 88 cents more on their monthly electric bills to cover the higher cost of renewable energy under a program approved by state utility regulators.

Ignoring threats by a company to pack up and leave, a House panel voted late Tuesday to overturn the renewable energy mandate on utilities by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

SAN FRANCISCO — Federal officials on Friday approved a plan that sets aside 445 square miles of public land for the development of large-scale solar power plants, cementing a new government approach to renewable energy development in the West after years of delays and false starts.

The outcome of the Republican primary fight for Arizona Corporation Commission could determine whether utilities have to purchase more expensive renewable energy - and whether their customers have to pick up the tab.

Arizona utilities continue to roll out projects to use renewable resources such as solar, wind and biomass, but the state lags far behind the nation as a whole in the use of renewable energy sources to produce electricity.

Arizona utilities continue to roll out projects to use renewable resources such as solar, wind and biomass, but the state lags far behind the nation as a whole in the use of renewable energy sources to produce electricity.

The Tempe Union High School District partnered with Chevron two years ago to facilitate sustainability projects at the seven different high schools around Tempe and Ahwatukee Foothills.

Gilbert has its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified "green" house.

October 13, 2004

Renegy Holdings, a Tempe-based alternative energy company, said Monday it has started producing electricity at its $60 million biomass power plant near Snowflake. The company said it has sent electricity from the 24-megawatt plant to the utility power grid and is selling test power in preparation for full commercial operation by the end of June.

Brian Hageman has devoted a good part of his life to building nuclear power plants. Now he is ready to commercialize a new type of engine that could drastically reduce the need for electricity — and save money in the process.

Brian Hageman has devoted a good part of his life to building nuclear power plants. Now he is ready to commercialize a new type of engine that could drastically reduce the need for electricity — and save money in the process.

February 14, 2005

The two buckets of dirt and trash represented a small landfill, and a group of teachers Wednesday searched through the remains with a screen, little shovels and their hands to find the items buried there in February.