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ACC Directs Staff To Draft Rules To Repeal Renewable And Energy Efficiency Mandates
At the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) February 6, 2024, regular open meeting, the Commission voted 4-1 to direct ACC Staff to draft rules to repeal both the Renewable Energy rules and mandates, and the Electric and Gas Energy Efficiency rules and mandates.
Based on information provided by ACC-regulated utilities, these mandates imposed by prior Commissions have cost Arizona customers almost $3 billion through their corresponding Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff surcharges (REST) and Energy Efficiency surcharges (EE).
Procedurally, after ACC Staff files its draft rules, the Commission will move through the rulemaking process, which includes multiple opportunities for public comment. ACC Staff will docket their draft rules in the following ACC dockets, where public comments can also be received.
Press Release
RG-00000A-24-0024 (Gas Utility EE)
RE-00000A-24-0025 (Electric Utility EE) and
RE-00000A-24-0026 (Renewable Energy)
