Let the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) know how you feel on this issue.
Energy Efficiency Standard Repeal RE-00000A-24-0025
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Written comments must be filed by December 4, 2025!
Join AZ Interfaith Power & Light for the oral proceedings to be held on:
- December 2, 9:00 AM
- December 4. 1:00 PM.
Telephone: 1-877-309-3457 passcode to speak 801972877##
Location: Arizona Corporation Commission 1100 W. Washington St. Phoenix. AZ 85007
- First come, first served! Comments will be heard in their arrival order, so be sure to get there early if you plan to speak.
- Comments are limited to three minutes, so make sure you write them out in advance.
Background Information & Talking Points – From AZ Interfaith Power & Light
The EE standards say that utilities have to offer energy saving rebates and assistance to their customers. The benefits include lower utility bills, reduced waste, and improved grid reliability and are critical for Arizona’s energy future. This recommendation comes on the heels of the proposal to repeal Renewable Energy Standards (REST), APS abandonment of clean energy goals, and requests for rate increases for both APS and TEP ratepayers.
This decision by the ACC prioritizes utility profit at the risk of reduced grid reliability, higher energy costs for families, and lost jobs for Arizonans, who are already struggling with high costs of living.
Energy Efficiency standards were approved in 2010 to ensure new technology adoption, lower energy demand, and improve grid reliability through utility hosted programs. Repealing the EE standard risks higher energy costs, less reliable power, and lost jobs. It’s irresponsible to shift away from clean energy goals at the expense of consumers, who are already struggling with high costs of living. Simply put, what the ACC is proposing would lead to a less resilient Arizona.
Suggested Talking Points:
- A study published by ACC found that eliminating EE standards “may require additional infrastructure investment or the use of less efficient peaking resources”, the costs of which will be felt by consumers. The same study also reports that the loss of subsidized programs, rebates, and technical support will most affect rural areas and low/moderate-income households.
- As ACC Commissioners report a $1B cost to customers, we must remember that they are not including the net financial benefit of EE standards.
- Arizona’s EE industry employs 44,313 workers statewide – the largest energy sector in the state. Moreover, 93.6% of EE businesses are locally owned. Repealing EE standards will significantly impact small and local businesses.
- EE programs give families and businesses say over energy use and costs by incentivizing utilities to prioritize consumer needs rather than company profits.
- State rules create certainty and consistency, so all customers have programs to access information and assistance.