

Digging into one of this year's most important-but-overlooked clean energy elections
4 snips Oct 11, 2024
Elenia Aguilar, a candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission, discusses the pivotal role of the ACC in regulating utilities. She highlights the troubling history of rate hikes and renewable energy rollbacks tied to fossil fuel politics. Aguilar emphasizes the need for public awareness and engagement in energy policy. The conversation also covers the urgent challenges posed by extreme heat on public health and the necessity for ethical reforms to ensure transparency in elections and utility governance. Her insights urge listeners to consider the critical decisions ahead for Arizona's energy future.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Rate Hikes and Utility Oversight
03:12 • 4min
Consumer Advocacy and Utility Rates
06:46 • 5min
Arizona's Energy Fallout
11:16 • 13min
Addressing Arizona's Extreme Heat and Public Health Risks
23:57 • 4min
Navigating Utility Challenges in Arizona
27:30 • 6min
Navigating Ethics and Elections in Arizona's Energy Sector
33:41 • 17min