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Arizona Corporation Commission and energy policy

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) regulates utilities and sets energy policy, making it one of the most consequential elected bodies in the state. The 2026 ACC race involves debates over renewable energy mandates, utility rate-setting, and the pace of Arizona's transition away from fossil fuels — issues with direct implications for ratepayers and the state's climate goals.

What energy policies should Arizona's Corporation Commission prioritize?

How OpenCampaign quiz-takers stand on this issue

No quiz question covers this exact issue — showing responses to the closest one, Environment.

38% call it a high-priority issue (rating it 7+ out of 10).

  1. Liberal43%
  2. Lean liberal25%
  3. Moderate15%
  4. Lean conservative6%
  5. Conservative11%

Where do you stand?

What energy policies should Arizona's Corporation Commission prioritize?

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Sources

Arizona Media Association + Arizona Local News Foundation — https://azmedia.org/2026-arizona-political-debates
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Corporation Commission
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Mandate 100% clean energy by 2035, require utilities to rapidly phase out fossil fuels, and lower rates.
  2. Accelerate renewable energy standards, protect ratepayers from utility price hikes, and invest in grid modernization.
  3. Balance renewable energy growth with grid reliability, keeping rates affordable during the transition.
  4. Reduce regulatory requirements on utilities, prioritize energy reliability and affordability over clean energy mandates.
  5. Eliminate renewable energy mandates entirely and let utilities choose their energy mix based on market forces.