About Us
In furtherance of the goal of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby to build electrification and for Arizona to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, five of us decided to form ACC Watch, a CCL Action Team, to monitor the activities of the Arizona Corporation Commission and make it accountable via the ballot box.
The ACC sets charges and rates for water, electricity, telephone, and natural gas; and the commissioners’ decisions affect not only the monthly amount of carbon emissions harmful to our health but also our wallets.
We are a grassroots team with evolving plans to educate and foster engagement with voters statewide; to partner with other groups working for decarbonization and renewable energy production; and to develop relationships with legislators and other influential entities.
We’ll use www.TucsonCCL.com/ACC_Watch as a central location to provide timely information on any pending decisions of the ACC and opportunities to submit input via different methods, as well as to share links to relevant sources. You may also contact us at BML.ACCWatch@gmail.com.
We invite you to join us in our efforts!
Our Mission
To hold the Arizona Corporation Commission accountable to advance the state’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal for energy production at fair, equitable costs to ratepayers.
Links to ACC Website: ACC Website
Relevant Articles, Topics and Websites:
Renewable Energy Standards, Formula Rate Plans,
Electricity Rates, Solar Energy
Links To ACC Website:
Arizona Corporation Commission Website
To create an ACC Portal Account
To file public comments pertaining to a specific pending case only
To electronically file and upload a document
To request to speak at an open meeting
Relevant Articles, Topics and Websites:
Renewable Energy Standards
“Arizona regulators vote to repeal state renewable energy target, efficiency rules” Feb. 8, 2024
formula rate plans
Link to Docket No. AU-00000A-23-0012
All documents concerning the commission’s policy statement regarding formula rates
ACC News Release:
“ACC Adopts Formula Rate Plan Policy Statement”
National Regulatory Institute Briefing Paper
“Formula Rate Plans: Do They Promote the Public Interest?”
“Arizona regulators rush historic vote on water and electric policies”
“The commission’s own expert who was invited to discuss formula rates in October said it’s the for-profit utilities that historically benefit, not consumers.”
“Arizona Corporation Commission passes new rate-setting method” Chamber Business News, by Joseph Kavetsky, December 4, 2024
“AZ Corporation Commission Alters Utility Rate Procedure”
“Critics warn rushed process might yield higher bills and annual increases” Arizona Globe, by Christy Kelly, December 11, 2024
“Formula rate profit guarantees and how they threaten Illinois’ energy goals”
Electricity rates
“ACC Questions APS on Power Supply Adjustment Rate”
(02/26/2025)
SOLAR ENERGY
Arizona State Energy Profile—quick facts and tables
APS Buy Back / Solar Export Rates
TEP Rates: Electric and Solar Buyback Insights for 2024 in Tucson NOVA Solar Energy; updated: May 27, 2024
“This comprehensive guide delves into TEP’s current pricing structures, discusses the contentious changes in solar buyback rates, and forecasts the future trends in energy costs. It serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to make informed decisions about their energy usage and how best to manage their energy expenditures amidst rising costs.“
“Chicago buildings to run on 100% renewable energy in 2025” Chicago Tribune, Dec. 30, 2024
“The 411 buildings owned by the city of Chicago will run entirely on renewable energy beginning Jan. 1.”