If the "Elected Leadership for SRP" slate is aligned with TPAction's anti-clean-energy agenda, what could that mean for SRP's policies, your electric bills, and Arizona's energy future?
"These candidates are likely to oppose renewables, support fossil fuels, and ultimately raise rates." — Sandra Kennedy, SRP Board Member
Before we look at what could change, let's understand SRP's current energy situation.
SRP currently generates power from a mix of sources, with ongoing investments in renewable energy:
SRP has been gradually adding more renewable capacity:
Based on TPAction's publicly stated goals, here's what policy shifts we might expect if these candidates share their agenda.
TPAction has explicitly targeted what they call "Green New Deal" policies. If aligned, this slate could:
Rather than transitioning away from coal and gas, this slate could:
The irony: TPAction claims clean energy raises bills, but fossil fuel dependence brings its own costs:
Observers have noted TPAction seems to want a compliant board:
Two different paths for SRP's future
TPAction claims clean energy means higher bills. Let's look at the facts.
Bottom line: Well-planned clean energy investments can be done without raising rates because sunshine is free fuel. Locking into fossil fuels means locking into fuel price risk.
The April 2026 SRP election will shape Arizona's energy future. Make sure you understand what's at stake.