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The following news clips highlight Arizona involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.

February 1, 2012

DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California

Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time. More

January 17, 2012

Salt River Project Opens Community Solar Program to Businesses

Salt River Project (SRP) is opening its Community Solar program to business customers, allowing businesses to purchase solar power from the 20 megawatt Copper Crossing Solar Ranch, located in Florence, Arizona. The Copper Crossing Solar Ranch currently provides solar power for homes and schools, and about half of Copper Crossing's generated solar power will be allocated for business customers. Beginning in February 2012, business customers will be able to purchase solar electricity through the Community Solar program at a fixed rate of 9.9 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), over a 10 year period. More

January 17, 2012

Salt River Project Opens Community Solar Program to Businesses

Salt River Project (SRP) is opening its Community Solar program to business customers, allowing businesses to purchase solar power from the 20 megawatt Copper Crossing Solar Ranch, located in Florence, Arizona. The Copper Crossing Solar Ranch currently provides solar power for homes and schools, and about half of Copper Crossing's generated solar power will be allocated for business customers. Beginning in February 2012, business customers will be able to purchase solar electricity through the Community Solar program at a fixed rate of 9.9 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), over a 10 year period. More

January 4, 2012

Interior Department OKs Two Major Renewable Projects

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved two utility-scale renewable energy projects, including a wind project on public lands, and has announced the next step toward a new offshore wind transmission line. More

January 4, 2012

Interior Department OKs Two Major Renewable Projects

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved two utility-scale renewable energy projects, including a wind project on public lands, and has announced the next step toward a new offshore wind transmission line. More

January 3, 2012

Wind for Schools Project Installs Turbines in Arizona and Virginia

In December, Wind for Schools project teams in Arizona and Virginia each installed a new turbine. More

January 3, 2012

Wind for Schools Project Installs Turbines in Arizona and Virginia

In December, Wind for Schools project teams in Arizona and Virginia each installed a new turbine. More

December 20, 2011

Arizona Wind for Schools Team Installs Turbine at Northern Arizona University

The wind turbine will provide power to Northern Arizona University's (NAU's) Applied Research and Development building and the turbine data will be used in NAU classes and by K-12 schools across the state. More

December 20, 2011

Arizona Wind for Schools Team Installs Turbine at Northern Arizona University

The wind turbine will provide power to Northern Arizona University's (NAU's) Applied Research and Development building and the turbine data will be used in NAU classes and by K-12 schools across the state. More

October 11, 2011

Arizona Wind for Schools Team Installs Two Turbines

Middle school students will perform engineering activities and learn about wildlife and siting concepts with the support of staff and university students from Northern Arizona University's Wind for Schools project team. More

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