Legislative advocates for solar power in Arizona are looking to the federal government for funding, in the form of a $500 million solar energy investment bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last year.At a recent press conference, Arizona state Rep. Daniel Hernandez of Tucson says the U.S. Senate must act quickly, specifically Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema.“In a state that has more sunshine than almost any other state in the country, and almost any other place in the world, it is unconscionable that we are not doing more to invest in ensuring that there is rooftop solar for as many Arizonans as possible,” said Hernandez.Hernandez says without this funding, a person’s location and income bracket determine their access to clean renewable energy.”I am a state representative and have been representing one of the poorest communities in Arizona for…
Southern Arizona politicians urge U.S. Senate to pass solar energy investments
