Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced the release of the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce report, which details 31 consensus-driven recommendations to protect residents from rising energy costs related to large-scale commercial and industrial energy users and advance clean energy deployment in the state.
The Taskforce was created through Executive Order 2025-13 and is made up of leaders in the private and public sectors, consumer advocates, and subject matter experts.
Rapid population growth, economic development, and extreme heat have pushed Arizona’s grid to its limits. According to state utilities, peak demand could increase by up to 40% over the next 15 years.
“I convened this Taskforce to chart a shared path for the affordable and reliable energy future Arizonans deserve, and this Taskforce delivered,” said Governor Katie Hobbs, in a statement. “Leaders from the non-profit, public, and private sectors came together and developed common-sense policies that lower costs, reduce bottlenecks, and can help us deliver continued prosperity and economic growth.”
The Taskforce will be managed by the Governor’s Office of Resiliency and supported by five corresponding working groups.
Its recommendations were finalized between November 2025 and March 2026, and cover generation and transmission, large loads, strategic energy, geothermal resources, and nuclear power.
Governor’s Office of Resiliency Director and Taskforce Chair Maren Mahoney commented, “Arizona’s electric grid is the backbone of our society and directly impacts all aspects of our lives. As our electricity system continues to grow, we must develop a shared understanding of the true challenges and risks, while embracing the significant opportunities ahead of us.”
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