A new report analyzing electric utility APS’ “Net Zero” Preferred Plan, which was approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) last year, found that the plan to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions caused by fossil fuels by 2038 will increase prices for ratepayers by at least 45 percent and cause blackouts. The Arizona Free Enterprise Club and AZ Liberty Network issued their findings last week about the aggressive plan to switch to solar and wind power.
The report, authored by Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling, co-founders of Always On Energy Research (AOER), emphasized, “The most important thing to know about Arizona Public Service (APS) is that it is not a private company, it is a government-approved monopoly utility.” Families who live within its territory do not have any other option for electricity.
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