Request to Speak Action: Say no to utility monopolies

The Arizona state legislature is back in session.  On Tuesday HB2101 will be heard in the House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee. The point of the bill is to allow changes to the public policy of the state of Arizona from one of competition to a monopoly for the utilities that already serve a particular area. Customers will have no choice on their utility – if they don’t agree with its policies regarding transitioning to clean energy or rate increases.

Please, sign into Request to Speak system and express your opposition for this bill.

HB2101 - electric energy; reliability; public policy – Sponsored by Rep. Gail Griffin

Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee – Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022

This bill changes the Arizona Constitution that encourages competition and hands over the keys to existing utilities who already aren't factoring in the needs of their constituents.

Also… on the docket for the same committee meeting and worthy of comments in opposition are HB2126, which would eliminate the public comment period and legislative review of changes in hazardous waste disposal fees putting too much power in the hands of an appointed director and HB2055, which would allow utilities to pump groundwater from the Harquahala non-expansion area.

DIRECTIONS FOR REQUEST TO SPEAK ACTIONS

Sign On to your Request to Speak account, click the blue Request to Speak button, click on New Request in the nav bar (left column), then simply cut and paste the bill number into Search Phrase (for example:SB1150). Push blue Add Request button, weigh in FOR or AGAINST, click No on Do you wish to speak? (in person), leave a short Comment, and click on SUBMIT. For another submission, click on the New Request link in the nav bar on the left and follow the directions above. 

If you had an account with RTS previously, it is still active. If you do not have an account, go ahead and set one up, but someone will have to help you activate it as it requires going to the Capitol. Reach out to Civic Engagement Beyond Voting.