First Solar Appoints Hughes CEO

First Solar, Inc. announced that James Hughes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Hughes succeeds Mike Ahearn, First Solar’s founder and Chairman, who has been serving as interim CEO since Oct. 2011. Hughes joined First Solar in March as Chief … Continue reading →

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ASU Wins 2012 Climate Leadership Award

Arizona State University is one of two doctoral-granting academic institutions to receive a Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature and the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Nearly 700 colleges and universities agreed to promote sustainability through teaching … Continue reading →

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Heliae Gets $15 Million Investment

Heliae, an Arizona-based algae technology solutions company, announced a capital raise of $15 million in funding from international conglomerate Salim Group’s agribusiness company, PT. PP London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Agri Investments Pte. Ltd. Frank Mars, co-Founder … Continue reading →

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Duke Energy Renewables Acquires Arizona Solar Farm From SOLON

Duke Energy Renewables has acquired a 10-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar project near Kingman, Ariz., from SOLON Corp. The Black Mountain Solar Project under construction in Mohave County is expected to achieve commercial operation in October of this year. UniSource Energy … Continue reading →

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APS Recognized For Energy Innovation

Arizona Public Service Company ( APS ) has been recognized as one of the top 10 electric utilities in North America for energy innovation according to GreenTech Media and GTM Research, a leading source for clean energy news, analysis and … Continue reading →

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Banner Estrella Medical Center Recognized As An Energy Star Facility By EPA

Banner Estrella Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Maricopa County to be labeled an Energy Star certified building by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Currently, only four hospitals in Arizona and 150 hospitals nationwide have the … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Event – Help Turn Brown Lots In Phoenix Green

On Monday, May 21st from 5:30- 8:30pm hundreds of people who prefer beautiful views over dirt lots will gather for a fundraising event, Turning Brown Lots Green benefiting the Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation. The Roosevelt Row CDC is a … Continue reading →

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APS Ranked As One Of Nation’s Top Solar Companies

Arizona Public Service Company’s efforts to increase the adoption of renewable energy like solar continue to earn national recognition. APS was ranked third in the Annual Megawatts category and fourth in the Annual Watts Per Customer Category – both rankings … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Receives Award For Innovation And Efficiency

The city of Phoenix has received an Outstanding Achievement in Innovation Award from the Alliance for Innovation, a nonprofit organization that promotes innovation among local governments. Phoenix was recognized for its Innovation and Efficiency Task Force, which consists of members … Continue reading →

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APS Prepared To Meet Summer Demand

APS is well positioned to meet the energy needs of its customers this summer, company officials told the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) today. This message was part of APS’s annual summer preparedness briefing to the ACC.  The presentation included this … Continue reading →

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Goldwater’s Foods Expands Into Sprouts

Arizona Sprouts Farmers Market stores are now carrying Goldwater’s Foods of Arizona’s gluten free, fat free and all natural salsas as the company continues to grow its retail distributors. “We are excited to announce our newest retail partner, Sprouts Farmers … Continue reading →

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ASU’s Solar Projects Earn Climate Impact Recognition

Arizona State University (ASU) has been recognized for its cutting-edge work in promoting environmental sustainability through it’s solar projects by the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), an agreement between nearly 700 colleges and universities to promote sustainability … Continue reading →

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First Solar Expands Board Of Directors

First Solar, Inc. announced that it nominated two new candidates for election to the Company’s Board of Directors and that it has expanded the size of the Board to eleven from nine, creating two vacancies as it continues to seek … Continue reading →

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First Solar Lays Off 2,000 As Demand Wanes

Tempe-based First Solar Inc. will lay off 2,000 workers and close its factory in Germany following a collapse in solar panel prices that has erased the industry’s profits and forced some smaller companies into bankruptcy. America’s biggest solar manufacturer said … Continue reading →

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New Arizona Law Makes It Easier For Farmers To Donate Fresh Produce

A new Arizona law aims to increase fresh produce donations directly from farmers to food banks and other charities. The Western Growers-sponsored bill signed last night by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer allows farmers to receive tax deductions if they donate … Continue reading →

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EnerNOC Extends 50-Megawatt Demand Response Contract With SRP Through 2015

EnerNOC, the world’s leading provider of demand response applications and services, today announced that it has extended its contract to implement a demand response program for Salt River Project (SRP) through 2015. Under its existing contract with the Phoenix-based public power … Continue reading →

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State Land Department, APS Partner On First Solar Facility To Be Built On State Land

Arizona’s State Land Department and Arizona Public Service are working in coordination to build the first-ever solar project on Arizona State Trust lands. Nearly 400 acres in Yuma County will soon be home to the 35-megawatt APS Foothills Solar Plant. … Continue reading →

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Valley Metro: Riding A Bike Can Equal One Less Car

One less car in a household can mean one less expense, especially in the days of record-high fuel prices. Collectively, it could mean less traffic congestion and improved air quality if more residents made trips on two wheels instead of … Continue reading →

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ASU To Use $27.5 Million Walton Investment To Accelerate Sustainability Efforts

The Rob and Melani Walton Fund of the Walton Family Foundation is providing $27.5 million to Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS) to develop and deploy promising solutions to sustainability challenges including energy, water, environment, climate, urbanization, social … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Suns Host ‘APS Green Night’ Against Lakers

The atmosphere at US Airways Center always feels a little different when the Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Lakers. There is a sense of passion, excitement and energy that only occurs when a long-time rival such as the Lakers … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Helps Celebrate Earth Day With Free Burritos

This Earth Day, April 22, Chipotle Mexican Grill will reward eco-friendly customers with a free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos if they purchase a Chipotle-branded repurposed billboard bag from Chipotle’s online store, store.chipotle.com, between now and April 14. Chipotle … Continue reading →

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A Better Environment: Improving Air Quality And Our Health

Did you know 13 million deaths could be prevented every year by making our environment healthier? The fact is, public health is intricately connected to our environment regardless of where we live. This link between health and the environment has … Continue reading →

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SRP Offers Free CFL Bulbs To Help Customers Save

Salt River Project (SRP) is giving away a half-dozen compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at no cost to customers to help them start the year saving energy and money. To participate, SRP customers need to go to savewithsrp.com and complete … Continue reading →

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Could The Algae Industry Become Arizona’s No. 1 Industry?

Arizona would benefit from a strong new industry that provided more revenue than housing or hospitality, more fascination than sports, more food than agribusiness currently produces and more energy than has been produced in the history of the state. It … Continue reading →

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Waste Management Of Arizona Announces New Organics Recycling Facility

Waste Management of Arizona announced the opening of the Maricopa Organics Recycling Facility that will be located at its Sierra Estrella facility. The project was developed in collaboration with Garick LLC, the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of biomass fuel … Continue reading →

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Buggy Shady Launches Eco-Friendly Line

Buggy Shady, a Scottsdale-born, mommy company, has recently launched a new line of organic products. Buggy Shady is aware that moms are presented with the difficult dilemma of using natural and healthy products for their baby while staying within budget. Their … Continue reading →

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Arizona Public Service Co. Seeks Renewable Energy Projects

Arizona Public Service Co. announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) from solar developers and installers to construct a 14-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility – financed by APS through the company’s AZ Sun Program. The RFP will commence on March 15. Interested … Continue reading →

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Banner Health Adds A Solar Installation At Its Mesa Corporate Center

Banner Health has announced the completion of a $2.5 million solar installation at its Mesa Corporate Center, located at 525 West Brown Road in Mesa. The system was designed, had financing secured and was constructed by Natural Power and Energy. At … Continue reading →

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District American’s Rooftop Garden Continues To Grow

Out with the old, and in with the new. No, this isn’t referring to Sheraton Phoenix Downtown’s many guests checking in and out of the 1,000-room hotel, but instead the produce found on its burgeoning rooftop garden. Found in areas … Continue reading →

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’Green Tara,’ An Arcadia Business, Turns Pond Scum Into A Satisfying Snack

Green Tara’s Spirulina Crunchies, Spirulina Energy Bites and Spirulina Kale Chips has everybody talking and flashing a green smile. All Green Tara products are raw, vegan and gluten-free – no preservatives, nothing artificial, just pure and delicious. What is spirulina? … Continue reading →

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