Arizona
Arizona has abundant non-fossil fuel energy resources, ranking among the top five states for solar-powered generation. The state is home to one of the largest nuclear power plants — and third largest power plant of any kind — in the country, with 37% of in-state electricity generation from nuclear, alongside 25% from renewables and just under 40% from natural gas and coal. Net emissions increased 21% from 1990-2021, with only the electricity generation and agricultural sectors decreasing emissions. More than a quarter of Arizona’s land is held by tribes — the largest share in any state — and almost all of the state’s energy mineral resources are on tribal lands.
Governor
Katie Hobbs (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Key Offices & Links
9
58
Southwest
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Key Policy Opportunities
Clean Energy and Renewable Portfolio Standards
15% renewable energy by 2025, on an annual load basis
Clean Energy and Renewable Portfolio Standards
15% renewable energy by 2025, on an annual load basis
Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates
State, county, and municipal governments are not allowed to restrict the use or sale of vehicles based on the vehicle's energy source. Therefore, the state is prohibited from adopting a ZEV mandate.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Arizona
Climate Policies in Arizona
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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Green banks are public, quasi-public, or non-profit entities that use innovative financing to invest in climate solutions and attract private capital across various economic sectors. |
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Climate Finance | ||
| Not Enacted |
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State divestment means ending new investment in the fossil fuel industry and phasing out existing fossil fuel investments in public funds, such as state pensions, over time. States can also set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for their investment portfolios. |
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Climate Finance | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Carbon pollution pricing establishes a pollution fee or cap-and-trade program on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each sector/source of emissions within the state. Programs typically cover the electricity, buildings, transportation, and/or industrial sectors. |
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Carbon Valuation | ||
| Not Enacted |
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The social cost of carbon is a monetary estimate of the damage of each ton of greenhouse gases emitted. The social cost of carbon is used to quantify and monetize climate damages, representing the net economic cost of climate pollution to society. |
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Carbon Valuation |