Ariz utility provider spending millions to stop solar power initiative

APS shelled out $6.4 million in the last three months to prevent the measure, which targets 50% renewable energy by 2030, from reaching the ballot, the Energy and Policy Institute (EPI) reports.
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Ariz utility provider spending millions to stop solar power initiative

APS spends $11 million to keep 50% renewables measure off

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