As utilities face severe weather, the reduction of coal-fired power plants, increasing costs of oil and gas, aging power grids, wildfires, threats of cybersecurity interference and concern that hydro turbines at Lake Powell and Lake Mead may not being able to produce enough power for clients in the Southwest, APS is encouraging customers to conserve energy. “We intend to meet our customers’ energy needs for another 135 years and beyond in a way that reduces our environmental impact,” said APS … [Read more...] about APS Meeting Challenges, Encouraging Energy Conservation
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Solar Energy Gaining Popularity
Solar power companies say more homeowners are considering solar energy now because, in December, the federal government extended a 26% tax credit for the cost of a residential system through the end of 2022 and because, with the pandemic, people are spending more time in their homes and looking for ways to save money. Guy Kobey, Northern Arizona solar sales manager for Sunny Energy, says solar energy and Flagstaff are a natural fit, as long as sun can hit the roof. “The numerous sunny days … [Read more...] about Solar Energy Gaining Popularity
