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Arizona Governor's Energy Office

Welcome to the Governor's Office of Energy Policy

We have a new name and a new web address, but the same wide variety of information on energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics.
The Governor's Office of Energy Policy (OEP) was established by Governor Jan Brewer and effective July 1, 2011, moved the Energy Office from the Arizona Commerce Authority.

Contact us via phone or email if you need any assistance finding information or have any feedback on our new site. Phone: 602-771-1167. Email: OEP@az.gov.

The Governor’s Office of Energy Policy has released a Request for Grant Application solicitation (word) (pdf), the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant, R.F.G.A. No. EW-ESA-12-2213-00, for your consideration.

If you should have any questions, please contact Sarah Bean, Procurement Manager, at sbean@az.gov or by fax at (602) 542-5522.

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.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009

The Energy Office received $129 million in ARRA funding that will be administered over a three-year period by the Energy Office through the U.S. Department of Energy.

ARIZONA:
THE SOLAR STATE

Governor Jan Brewer Announces Arizona Among Nation’s Leaders in Solar Jobs

Arizona ranks third in the country in terms of its number of solar jobs, according to The Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census 2011. Arizona’s 4,786 solar jobs rank behind only California and Colorado. Arizona climbed five spots in the national rankings – from 8th to 3rd – between 2010 in this latest report.

DID YOU KNOW?

Since 2010, 12 renewable energy companies have located or expanded operations in Arizona creating 2,500 quality jobs and more than $1 billion in capital investment.

Governor Jan Brewer Announces Expansion of First Solar Manufacturing Company to Mesa

First Solar Manufacturing Company, whose headquarters is located in Tempe, will expand its presence in Arizona with a 135-acre technology campus in Mesa. The company's initial investment totals $300 million and is expected to create 600 quality jobs - with the potential for far more in the years to come.