RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renewable Energy Program
The Renewable Energy Program provides technical assistance and information ranging from off-grid photovoltaic systems to commercial-scaled renewable energy technologies.
Tribal Energy Program
The Tribal Energy Program provides technical assistance and information to tribes regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
ENERGY-EFFICIENCY OUTREACH
NEW! K-12 Benchmarking Effort
The Energy Office, with cooperation from School Districts around the state, is attempting to benchmark each K-12 building. This will allow the Energy Office and each respective district to know how efficiently the school buidlings in each district are performing based on EPA's Energy Star Rating criteria. Get Started
Community Energy Program
The Community Energy Program (CEP)
helps communities develop the necessary tools to engage in local energy infrastructure planning by providing them technical assistance.
Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC)
Technical and program assistance to facilitate energy efficiency programs of all types including Energy Savings Performance Contracting are provided.
Residential Building Science
The Residential Building Science Program works with the building trades to adopt
an integrated approach to assessing, correcting and building residential structures based on the “House as a System” framework.
AZ Home Performance with Energy Star
A training and certification program for professional contractors, weatherization auditors and technicians located in the Southwest.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. Programs are offered statewide through contracts with local organizations.
NEW! Energy Outwest Conference
NEW! Energy Conservation Standards for Public Buildings
State Building Efficiency Program
The Energy Office assists state agencies to reduce energy consumption by sponsoring training for facilities staff, conducting walk-thru energy audits of facilities, and providing information on new energy-saving products and green building strategies.
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WHAT'S NEW
Solar manufacturer Schletter Inc. chooses Tucson for its first U.S. location Tucson, AZ (May 16, 2008) – Schletter Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of solar mounting systems based in Germany, has chosen Tucson for its first U.S.-based solar operations center. Click here to continue press release.
Legislature's Energy Plan Presses for Renewables
[The Arizona Republic website, May 13] It takes more than sun to make a solar industry.
It also takes know-how, a workforce, a strong population base and university training - all elements that state Rep. Lucy Mason thinks Arizona has. Click here to view news article.
Solar Power Company gets $100M Boost [The Arizona Republic web site, April 18] An alternative-energy company in Ireland has agreed to pay $100 million for a controlling interest in Stirling Energy Systems Inc., a developing solar-energy company in Phoenix. Click here to view news article.
Mohave County takes the LEED, with Green, Energy Star buildings. [April 16, 2008] KINGMAN – Even children know it’s not easy being green, but Mohave County has proved it can be done.
Click here to view news article.
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ENERGY EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
NEW! Appliance Efficiency Standards
Arizona's Appliance Efficiency Regulations were established by ARS §44-1375 in 2005 and become effective on January 1, 2008.
Gasoline Supply Information
· Motor Fuel & Supply Information
· Frequently Asked Questions
· Questions About Gasoline Supply? Energy-Saving Tips
There is a lot you can do to save energy and money at home, at work, in your community, and while driving. Learn about your options and more. Energy Statistics and Data
Information published includes Arizona and national gas and diesel prices, weekly energy clips, and an Energy Dollar Flow Analysis for the State of Arizona.
NEW! 2006 Arizona Energy Dollar Flow Analysis
Grants, Financial Opportunities and Incentives
Links & Other Resources
· Alternative Fuels Data Center
· AZ Clean Cities Coalitions
· Arizona Climate Action Initative
· Conservation Update
· Economic Information and Research
· Electric Utility Restructuring
· EnergySmart Schools
· Energy Star Program
· Energy Star Product Purchasing &
Procurement
· Energy Information Resources
· Energy Resources for Schools
· NEW! 2008-09 Environmental
Services Directory (pdf format)
· National Association of State Energy
Officials
· Upcoming Energy-Related Events
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