Regulatory. Moratorium on Gas Based Electric Generation in the Saguaro Flower State

State: Arizona

The regulatory action: The Arizona Corporation Commission places a moratorium on gas powered electric generation

Supporters of the gas generation moratorium say:

  • Policy Choices. Utilities should  consider energy storage and clean energy options 
  • Short Term:  This will protect ratepayers from potential unnecessary capital improvements
  • Long Term:  This will protect ratepayers from stranded asset costs

Utility Dive | Arizona regulators move to place gas plant moratorium on utilities