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Energy Programs 

The Energy Office encourages energy efficiency and renewable-energy usage,
provides energy information and policy advice, and supports reduced utility costs
and improved comfort for Arizona’s low-income residents.

Click here to email the Energy Office your question(s)

 

NEW! STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP) 
Public Meeting - April 21, 2009
Agenda - Minutes - Application
Public input requested for program. Agenda and Minutes of public meeting. Application (proposed programs) submitted to U.S. DOE on May 12, 2009. As a result, on June 24, 2009, Arizona was among ten states to be awarded 50% ($22.2 million) of their Recovery Act funds for the State Energy Program. Click here for more information.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable Energy Program
The Renewable Energy Program provides technical assistance and information ranging from off-grid photovoltaic systems to commercial-scaled renewable energy technologies.

Tribal Energy Program
The Tribal Energy Program provides technical assistance and information to tribes regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.

Commercial/Industrial Solar Energy Tax Credit Program

ENERGY-EFFICIENCY OUTREACH

K-12 Benchmarking Effort
The Energy Office, with cooperation from School Districts around the state, is attempting to benchmark each K-12 building. This will allow the Energy Office and each respective district to know how efficiently the school buidlings in each district are performing based on EPA's Energy Star Rating criteria. Get Started

Community Energy Program
The Community Energy Program (CEP)
helps communities develop the necessary
tools to engage in local energy infrastructure planning by providing them technical assistance.
 
NEW! Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Available
Information for cities, towns and counties in Arizona entitled to receive funds under stimulus package.

Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC)
Technical and program assistance to facilitate energy efficiency programs of all types including Energy Savings Performance Contracting are provided.

Residential Building Science
The Residential Building Science Program works with the building trades to adopt
an integrated approach to assessing, correcting and building residential structures based on the “House as a System” framework.

Arizona Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
A training and certification program for professional contractors, weatherization auditors and technicians located in the Southwest.

Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.  Programs are offered statewide through contracts with local organizations.

Energy Conservation Standards for Public Buildings

State Building Efficiency Program

The Energy Office assists state agencies to reduce energy consumption by sponsoring training for facilities staff, conducting walk-thru energy audits of facilities, and providing information on new energy-saving products and green building strategies.

 

WHAT'S NEW

DOE's Energy Savers Web Site Helps Consumers Stay Cool, Save Money
[U.S. Dept. of Energy, EERE web site, Apr. 03] Warm weather is on its way. That usually means electric bills will increase and Americans will use more energy than at any other time of year to keep their homes or busin-esses cool and comfortable.  

Finding ways to combat these high costs is essential, and that is why the U.S. Department of Energy has launched the Stay Cool, Save Money Web site. This educational tool can help consumers be more energy efficient by implementing simple, cost-effective, energy saving solutions this spring and summer. Click here to continue article. 

No-Cost and Low-Cost Tips to Save Energy This Summer


Ahead of the CURVE: States Lead on Climate Change 
[Sea Studios Foundation] Click here to view video.

Click here to view Archived Articles or Power Point presentations.


ENERGY EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
   
Appliance Efficiency Standards
Arizona's Appliance Efficiency Regulations were established by ARS §44-1375 in 2005 and become effective on January 1, 2008.

 

Gasoline Supply Information
·        Motor Fuel & Supply Information
·        Frequently Asked Questions
·        Questions About Gasoline Supply?

Energy-Saving Tips
There is a lot you can do to save energy and money at home, at work, in your community, and while driving.  Learn about your options and more.

Energy Statistics and Data
Information published includes Arizona  and national gas and diesel prices, weekly energy clips, and an Energy Dollar Flow Analysis for the State of Arizona.

2006 Arizona Energy Dollar Flow Analysis


Grants, Financial Opportunities and Incentives

Links & Other Resources
·       Alternative Fuels Data Center
·       AZ Clean Cities Coalitions
·       Arizona Climate Action Initative
·       Conservation Update

·      Building Technologies Program
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Economic Information and Research
·   Electric Utility Restructuring
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EnergySmart Schools
·       Energy Star Program
·       Energy Star Product Purchasing & 
Procurement

·       Energy Information Resources
·       Energy Resources for Schools
·       2008-09 Environmental 
Services Directory
(pdf format)
 
·       National Association of State Energy 
Officials

·       Upcoming Energy-Related Events