Law & Lawyers

“Are we going to keep coastal communities where they are and build a big seawall or move them inland and, if so, what do we do with our wires? This is going to the E, but goes to the S, because we’re going to have tough societal choices around how we adapt to climate change.”

“We invest with others in the community in economic development projects that have a longer-term view in areas that need investment to grow. It’s how you drive inclusive economic growth. I call it patient capital.”

“Being able to identify places with a high proportion of people in arrears, is there targeting in that community, whether utilities target weatherization, a pilot of some type of special payment program, or percentage of income payment plans?”

Arizona Corporation Commission’s Chair Lea Márquez Peterson hosted this event, featuring Hispanics in Energy CEO José Pérez, Arizona Public Service VP of Supply Chain Juli West, Tucson Electric Power/UNS Energy Director of Supply Chain Jeanine Tracey, Arizona G&T Cooperatives Director of Energy Services Chris Jimenez, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative CEO Jason Bowling, Southwest Gas Director of DEI and Supplier Diversity Courtney Moore, Southwest Gas Manager of Diversity Programs Telma Lopez, EPCOR USA VP of Corporate Services Rebecca Burleigh, with remarks by Arizona Commissioner Sandra Kennedy.