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Energize Phoenix in the News
Phoenix Business Journal
Energize Phoenix Alters Commercial Loan Program to Increase Participation
May 5, 2012
Energize Phoenix will now offer a new rebate cap of $500,000 for those groups getting a loan. Those without will be stuck at the $200,000 rebate cap. Energize Phoenix is funded with $25 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which sought to create more energy efficiency programs in states.
Read more here.
Arizona Commercial Real Estate
City of Phoenix Makes Changes to Commercial Loan Program
May 4, 2012
The program rebate cap for businesses that secure an Energize Phoenix commercial loan has been increased from $200,000 to $500,000. The rebate cap remains $200,000 for those who do not obtain a commercial loan from Energize Phoenix.
Read more here.
InBusiness Magazine
Time to Get Energized About Net Zero
April 2012
When it comes to energy efficiency, some energy-conscious people are taking a closer look at how well their homes and work spaces perform. In many cases, the buildings they occupy are wasting energy, both in terms of the energy they consume and the energy they could be creating.
Read more here.
Downtown Phoenix Journal
From the Wire: Energize Phoenix Hosts Efficiency Fair
March 20, 2012
Program will pay up to $3000 of home energy efficiency improvement costs.
Read more here.
Get Your Phx
Double Your Rebates for Energy Improvements
March 20, 2012
It’s officially spring, which means just one thing in Arizona. Downtown Phoenix is going to be unreasonably hot really soon. Lucky for you and your electric bills, Energize Phoenix has just the fix for your energy bill needs.
Read more here.
USA Today
A Fair Deal: Save Twice on Energy Fixes
March 18, 2012
People who live along the light-rail line in Arizona Public Service Co. territory can qualify for double rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades at an Energize Phoenix fair Saturday.
Read more here.
Arizona Republic
A Fair Deal: Save Twice on Energy Fixes
March 18, 2012
People who live along the light-rail line in Arizona Public Service Co. territory can qualify for double rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades at an Energize Phoenix fair Saturday.
Read more here.
Valley Forward
Balancing Limits Potential
February 2, 2012
We are never going to get to where we need to be by “focusing on the balance between economic development and environmental quality.” Many organizations, including Valley Forward, use some variation of this statement when discussing their mission. It’s time to evolve toward a new approach that can truly achieve sustainability: Alignment.
Read more here.
U.S. Green Building Council Arizona Chapter
The city of Phoenix and National Bank of Arizona Announce Commercial Financing for Energize Phoenix
January 12, 2012
The city of Phoenix is proud to announce a new public-private partnership between the city of Phoenix and National Bank of Arizona (NB|AZ) that will assist businesses with financing the costs of commercial energy efficiency improvements of properties located within the Energize Phoenix Corridor.
Read more here.
Local First Arizona
Energize Phoenix Means Big Rebates
January 11, 2012
A new public-private partnership between the City of Phoenix and National Bank of Arizona (NB|AZ) will assist businesses with financing the costs of commercial energy efficiency improvements of properties located within the Energize Phoenix Corridor, much of which falls within the Discovery Triangle.
Read more here.
Phoenix Business Journal
Energize Phoenix attempting to boost residential participation
January 6, 2012
Energize Phoenix is expanding its footprint as the city of Phoenix looks for ways to boost residential participation in the program, which provides grants for homeowners and businesses to install energy-efficiency upgrades.
Read more here.
Discovery Triangle Blog
Energize Phoenix Announces New Commercial Financing, Expanded Program Boundaries
December 12, 2011
A new public-private partnership between the city of Phoenix and National Bank of Arizona (NBIAZ) will assist businesses with financing the costs of commercial energy efficiency improvements of properties located within the Energize Phoenix Corridor, much of which falls within the Discovery Triangle.
Read more here.
GrowAZ.Org
Energize Phoenix Expands Program Boundaries, Announces New Commercial Financing
December 12, 2011
Energize Phoenix has expanded program boundaries which will run along a 10-mile stretch of the light rail from Central and Missouri avenues to Washington Street and State Route 143.
Read more here.
Get Your Phoenix
Energize Phoenix
December 9, 2011
This time of year means a lot of energy consumption. Between all of the electronic games you give your kids and Christmas decorations, there will be spikes in energy bills across the city. (Especially if I can get a hold of one of those Kinect things. I’m gonna dance my tushie off.)
Read more here.
The Atlantic Cities
In Arizona, Reducing Water and Energy Use Through Peer Pressure
October 31, 2011
There is a social norm in Tucson that says you do not plant a grass lawn. It started to take root in the 1970s when the city government pulled out all of the grass medians in public rights-of-way and replaced them with xeriscaping, a type of drought-tolerant landscaping that looks to non-native eyes like pleasantly manicured desert.
The Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix mayoral candidates envision different paths for the city
October 21, 2011
Greg Stanton and Wes Gullett have competing visions for the city of Phoenix when it comes to maintaining and expanding the region as a destination for green jobs.
The Phoenix Green Chamber
Energize Phoenix
October 11, 2011
Did you know the typical Phoenix family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted.
The Arizona Republic
Energy aid awaits Phoenix light rail areas
September 28, 2011
Phoenix is having a hard time giving away stimulus money to those who live along the light rail to make their homes more energy efficient, although businesses have been snapping up the funds.
Prensa Hispana
En la Ciudad de Phoenix – Energize Phoenix – Alejandro Montiel
September 15, 2011
The Energize Phoenix Program was featured in Prensa Hispana in the “En la Ciudad de Phoenix” section.
Light Rail Connect
APS Home Energy Check-up Offer
September 15, 2011
Energize Phoenix is offering a limited time opportunity to receive a free home energy check-up for owner-occupied homes that qualify for the APS Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program within the Energize Phoenix program boundaries.
Ciudad de Phoenix
Teleritmo De Arizona
September 15, 2011
The Energize Phoenix Program was featured in Teleritmo De Arizona in the “ciudad de Phoenix” section.
Home Energy Check-Up Rebates for Downtown Residents
Green Living AZ Magazine
September 2011
As utility costs climb and you look for ways to lower your bills, consider energy-efficiency upgrades – upgrades that could cost you zero! Now through the end of October, residents within a 10-mile stretch of the light rail line can take advantage of a rebate offer to get a free home energy check-up worth $99.00.
Read more: Green Living AZ – FREE Home Energy Check-up
Energize Phoenix Rebate
The Phoenix Republic
August 20, 2011
Energize Phoenix will be offering a home-energy check-up rebate to residents within a designated stretch along the light rail line through Oct. 31.
Read more: The Phoenix Republic – Energize Phoenix Rebate
Update on the Energize Phoenix Program
Arizona Builder’s Exchange (AZBEX)
August 1, 2011
Last year, the City of Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) and Arizona Public Service (APS), was awarded a $25M federal grant through President Obama’s Better Building Initiative and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to increase the energy efficiency of buildings along the Light Rail Corridor, defined as ½ mile direction on either side of a 10 mile stretch of the Light Rail. That $25M is intended to leverage private dollars with existing utility incentives and rebates to encourage property owners to make energy efficiency upgrades while providing a much needed boost to the local design/construction industries at the same time. Job creation and retention in these sectors is one of the most vital themes to the Better Buildings Initiative and this program.
Read more: AZBEX article
Energize Phoenix
Lightrail Connect
July – August 2011
Did you know the average family spends about $1,600 a year on home utility bills? Unfortunately, too much of that energy is wasted. The good news is that a new program called Energize Phoenix is now available to help residents and business owners along the Energize Phoenix Corridor, a 10-mile stretch along the light rail line, save money by saving energy.
Read more: Lightrail Connect – Energize Phoenix
Energy Saving Tips
Green Living AZ Magazine
July 2011
Green Living AZ Magazine asked our utility companies to provide their energy-saving tips for the summer! The more tips you use, the more money you can save!
Read More: Energy saving tips for your home.
Check out the new public service announcements launched by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ad Council.
Energy program along light rail to generate jobs
Arizona Republic – by Lynh Bui
October 29, 2010
Phoenix launched a $25 million energy-savings program for residents and businesses Tuesday that’s expected to create about 2,000 jobs over the next three years. Energize Phoenix will allow residents and businesses along the 10-mile light-rail corridor in the city to apply for rebates and other incentives to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
Read more: Energy program along light rail to bring jobs.pdf
Energize Phoenix revs up $25M in grants
Phoenix Business Journal – by Patrick O’Grady
October 26, 2010
Multi-family housing owners along a 10-mile stretch of the light rail corridor will be the first in line for $25 million in grants under the Energize Phoenix program, with homeowners and businesses to follow quickly.
The city of Phoenix began taking applications Tuesday for the joint public-private program that seeks to provide energy efficiency measures for about 2,000 homes and more than 30 million square feet of commercial and industrial space.
Read more: Energize Phoenix revs up $25M in grants.pdf
PPP Aims to Leverage $9M into $20M in Energy Efficiency Upgrades Along Green Rail Corridor
Arizona Builder’s Exchange – Rebekah Morris
October 5th, 2010
In April, the City of Phoenix was awarded $25M to “Energize Phoenix” through energy efficiency upgrades along the Light Rail “Green Corridor”.
Read more: Energy Efficiency Upgrades Along Green Rail Corridor
Media Contacts
City of Phoenix
Stephanie Ribodal Romero
Public Information Officer
602-261-8512
Energize Phoenix
Michelle McGinty
DRA Strategic Communications
602-956-8834