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Arizona Governor's Energy Office

Welcome to the Governor's Office of Energy Policy

The Governor's Office of Energy Policy (GOEP) provides a wide variety of information on energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics. The GOEP, formerly the Arizona Commerce Authority - Energy Office, was established by Governor Janice K.  Brewer in 2011.

NEW! Arizona Master Energy Plan Task Force
On January 15, 2013, Governor Jan Brewer signed an executive order establishing Arizona’s Master Energy Plan Task Force to draft a master energy plan for Arizona. It has been 23 years since Arizona has had a comprehensive state energy plan. Click here for more information.


The Arizona Governor's Office of Energy Policy is now on Facebook!
Like our page to learn more about energy in Arizona, get daily posts on a variety of energy topics. Use the Comment section and tell us what you think or ask questions of our energy experts

Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program
As of January 1, 2010, the State has a new tool in advancing its solar platform and reach into the area of renewable energy: The Arizona Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program. This Program is designed to stimulate new investments in manufacturing and headquarter operations of renewable energy companies including solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable technologies.

IN OTHER NEWS

Secretary Salazar Finalizes Plan to Establish Renewable Energy Zone on Public Lands in Arizona
{Jan. 2013) Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that Interior has designated 192,100 acres of public land across Arizona as potentially suitable for utility-scale solar and wind energy development. Click here for more information.

Governor Jan Brewer Announces State Receipt of $715,000 Building Energy Efficiency Grant
(July 6) Funding Will Improve Energy Efficiency of 50 Wastewater, Water Treatment Facilities.
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Govs seek to sell US electricity to Mexico
AZ, Sonora officials talk about legal hurdles, regs
(Az Daily Star, June 9, 2012) The governors of Arizona and Sonora said Friday they want to overcome the legal and regulatory hurdles that now prevent U.S. energy firms from selling electricity in Mexico.

 

ARIZONA: SOLAR NEWS

Governor Jan Brewer: Arizona now the Nation’s 2nd-Largest Solar Market
Installed More Utility-Scale Solar than Any Other State in 2012
(Mar. 14, 2013) PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today celebrated news that Arizona ranks 2nd nationally in terms of solar installation, according to the 2012 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Even more impressive, more utility-scale solar technology was installed in Arizona over the last year than in any other state.

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ARIZONA'S ROOFTOP SOLAR CHALLENGE

In December 2011, the GOEP was awarded $708,992 for Arizona’s Rooftop Solar Challenge, powered by SunShot, of the U.S. Department of Energy.

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