News from 2016


Arizona Public Service finds solar farms better than rooftop units

Leaders at Arizona Public Service (APS) recently found that grid solar-power generation is more cost-effective and beneficial than residential rooftop solar power.

Salt River Project tests new safety gloves rated for 40,000 volts

Salt River Project is unveiling new electricty-proof gloves that can protect workers from a charge of up to 40,000 volts.

Quyp buys 143 acres in Peoria for housing development

Quyp Development recently completed its $4 million purchase of 143 acres of property in Peoria in partnership with Versant Commercial Brokerage Inc.

Arizona among states facing hikes in Obamacare premiums and deductibles

Arizona enrollees under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, will see a significant increase in their health care  premiums and deductibles when the marketplace opens ups for 2017 health care plans just one week before voters elect a new president.

Northern Arizona University, Sodexo composting food scraps for a greener campus

A new student-lead collaboration between Northern Arizona University (NAU) and food service company Sodexo is leading to high-volume recycling of the school's food waste.

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality program aims to clean up older underground storage tanks

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is launching a new program to remove older underground storage tanks that may leak and contribute to soil and groundwater contamination.

Phoenix announces $40 million in job training funds

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton announced last week a new partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco will be bringing the city $40 million in job training funds.

Salt River Project hosting water safety workshops

Salt River Project (SRP) will be helping Arizona residents prepare to enjoy the summer through water safety workshops and swimming lessons.

Phoenix's EPCOR Water USA pipline earns award

EPCOR Water USA received the Water Project of the Year award from the Arizona Water Association (AWA) last week for its $1.9 million, mile-long pipeline that brings water to the West Valley of Phoenix.

Arizona's newest solar law aims to protect consumers from inflated savings claims

Solar leasing companies in Arizona must now justify how they estimate the savings from installing solar panels, according to a bill signed by Gov. Doug Ducey in late March.

Sens. Flake, McCain strong on energy security issues, says Arizona veteran leader

The Arizona Vets4Energy chair says we can thank our military by advocating for policies that encourage more domestic energy production.

APS unveils online mapping tool for outages

Arizona Public Service (APS) recently announced a new online mapping tool that will help the company and its customers track and monitor power outages.

SRP employs predictive software to monitor power plants

Salt River Project (SRP) recently reported the success of its predictive technology to help manage and streamline its power plant operations.

New turning lane to relieve Flagstaff congestion on Historic Route 66

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced this week that it has joined the City of Flagstaff in its plan to add turning lanes on North Humphreys Street and Historic Route 66.

Arizona Indian Gaming Association supports Proposition 123

Leaders at the Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) recently spoke for all of its 15 Tribe members to show it support for Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Finance Amendment.

Paradise Ridge merger partner seals joint venture in Philippines

Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona recently announced that Far East Ventures Holdings Ltd. — an investment holding company with which it is finalizing a merger — has started a joint venture with an industrial and mining group based in the Philippines.

New member joins Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network Board of Directors

Dr. Constance St. Germain, the Executive Dean of the University of Phoenix in Arizona, recently joined the Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network Board of Directors (ACFAN), showing the university’s dedication to public service.

Arizona governor signs bill curbing unclaimed property abuse

A bill signed into law on Thursday will protect lost property in Arizona from being used as a revenue generator for both the state and aggressive contractors, according to proponents.

Grand Canyon University initiative ties scholarships to mentoring

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is offering 100 scholarships to Phoenix inner-city high school students as part of its new Students Inspiring Students program that will link financial aid to mentoring.

Phoenix chamber team wraps up 13-month fact-finding mission

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's economic development team recently concluded a 13-month, 150-stop tour that gathered financial data from area businessowners as part of its Phoenix Forward initiative, which is also meant to connect businesses to resources and promote the virtues of the area's economy.