When the Commission established Arizona’s Energy Efficiency Standard, it was touted as one of the strongest efficiency policies in the nation. And the praise was well-founded. Energy efficiency, which reduces electricity waste, is a smart investment. From 2010-2017, every $1 of ratepayer money invested in energy efficiency by Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power returned ~$4.00 in benefits to ratepayers.
Through Arizona’s Energy Efficiency Standard, the Commission has set our state on an energy path which is not only good for our pocketbooks but also for air quality and public health. Arizona’s Energy Efficiency Standard has also helped reduce water consumption and contributed to local job creation and our state’s economy.