tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800828841873738105.post1893552989199220875..comments2023-07-02T06:58:33.737-05:00Comments on WebberEnergyBlog: AZ: The Persian Gulf of Solar EnergyMichael E. Webber, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12416546342365493633noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800828841873738105.post-81536019250826339022008-02-29T14:09:00.000-06:002008-02-29T14:09:00.000-06:00I'm so glad to hear about this project in AZ. It'...I'm so glad to hear about this project in AZ. It's also my home state (Peoria - Westside!) and I always wondered why solar was not more widespread in the Grand Canyon State. I always assumed since we had Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) to supply as much power as needed to Phoenix, we didn't press the issue as much.<BR/><BR/>I also think it is really good to see that APS (Arizona Public Service) is involved since they also operate PVNGS. It seems that at least some organizations are interested in renewable power in AZ. I know that APS has operated numerous solar test facilities, like the STAR center (http://www.aps.com/my_community/STARtour/default.html?seq=1) and seem well positioned to develop solar power.<BR/><BR/>It's also good to see that Arizona has rewnewable energy standards like the big guys (TX, CA, etc). In AZ the obvious choice is solar and it seems like they are trying to develop it. AZ also has a lot of incentives for individuals to install solar heaters, solar water heaters, or solar driven electricity generators like Austin. APS, I know for sure, allows their customers to sell electricity back to the grid.<BR/><BR/>I like that good ole Janet is recognizing AZ's potential and I think the Persian Gulf of solar energy is a fitting title.Stephanie Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01498698086087191557noreply@blogger.com