From opinion contributors: By encouraging the development of cheaper and cleaner energy sources, like wind and solar energy, consumers and the environment can both win.
An extended drought. Blistering extreme temperatures. Ever-more-common wildfires.
Arizona cities, including Tucson, Flagstaff, Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale, show incredible leadership into sustainable development, whether it be public transportation, electric vehicle infrastructure, building codes or renewable natural gas. This bill is central to our state’s long-term planning and investment in clean energy, environmental justice and climate solutions.
By encouraging the development of cheaper and cleaner energy sources, like wind and solar energy, the act will help families save money on their electric bills, too. The Flagstaff region is one such example. It is threatened by catastrophic wildfires, year-round. The impacts of these fires are devastating, from the sheer loss of beloved and sacred landscapes , the threats to public health and safety, to the economic loss for residents and businesses.
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