A key power play
November 12, 2008
Arizona's solar resources often eclipse the opportunities in other forms of renewable energy, including wind and geothermal. Now, we're getting our first wind-energy power plant. More ...

Renewables to light 'Monday Night Football'
November 10, 2008
The sun and other renewable-energy sources will power the Monday Night Football lights Monday night in Glendale. More ...

University of Phoenix purchases green power from Salt River Project
November 10, 2008
The University of Phoenix will become one of the largest educational purchasers of renewable energy in a deal announced Monday with Salt River Project. More ...

APS to boost its investment in wind power
November 8, 2008
Arizona Public Service Co. plans to buy 100 megawatts of electricity beginning next year from the High Lonesome Wind Ranch being built 55 miles southwest of Albuquerque, the company said. More ...

WESTCARB working to reduce gas emissions
November 8, 2008
A public meeting will be held in Holbrook Wednesday, Nov. 12, to present information and progress on the planned research project near Joseph City to test and demonstrate technology for the underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2). More ...

Wickenburg Veterinary Clinic goes solar with new roof panels
November 5, 2008
Wickenburg Veterinary Clinic has recently installed a 19.9 kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system on the roof of the clinic. The system is Wickenburg's first commercial solar electric system and was installed by American Solar Electric Inc. of Scottsdale. More ...

Group devotes month to spreading sustainability awareness
October 31, 2008
With fall almost in full regalia, some Valley businesses had hoped to keep October a little greener this year - and for years to come.

Members of Arizona Businesses Advancing Sustainability dedicated October to creating greater sustainability awareness among their employees, and to helping other businesses understand the benefits of taking a more environmental approach. More ...

Tucson firm, APS get $4.35M to find key solar answer
October 17, 2008

A Tucson solar-energy developer and Arizona Public Service have been awarded a $4.35 million grant to overcome a key obstacle to producing utility-scale solar energy. More ...

ASU, APS join German company in solar testing
October 13, 2008

Arizona State University, Arizona Public Service and an international solar company are merging their resources to create a new solar-testing joint venture in Tempe. More ...

Pulte Homes focuses on building internal strengths, awaits turn around
October 10, 2008
When it comes to dealing with the poor housing market, Pulte Homes' Tucson Division President Shawn Chlarson says his company believes that "there are less days in front of us than behind us." More ...

Westcor plans retractable roof for mall
October 2, 2008
Shopping-center giant Westcor is borrowing a play from Arizona sports teams with its plans for a retractable-roof shopping center northwest of Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road. More ...

OK given for solar plant near Gila Bend
September 25,2008
State utility regulators on Wednesday gave Arizona Public Service Co. the go-ahead to proceed with plans for a huge new solar-energy plant near Gila Bend. More ...

PING scores one for wounded vets
September 24, 2008
Marine Staff Sgt. John Jones lost both of his legs to a land mine in Iraq.

He thought his golfing days were over. Thanks in part to Phoenix-based club manufacturer PING, he was wrong. More ...

Cox tests hybrid vehicle in carbon-cutback effort
September 24, 2008
Cox Communications is testing a new hybrid electric vehicle bucket truck in Phoenix and southern Arizona that is between 30 and 150 percent more efficient than conventional fuel-only vehicles, company officials said. More ...

Electronic bills give companies paper cuts
June 27, 2008
The dream of personal computing included a paperless office, and now it's moving to paperless billing.

Local companies are pushing paperless bills, delivered to customers' e-mail boxes, as a way of going green and saving money in the process.More ...

Westcor plans developments, improvements

Jun. 11, 2008

Westcor, the Valley's largest mall company, turns 40 next year. Like many mid-lifers, the company believes it is experienced enough to capitalize on opportunities and challenges by developing a long-term strategy and sticking to it. More ...

'Green' bulbs can lower your bills
June 7, 2008
These days, it seems that everyone is striving to "live green." With so many options, it may be hard to know where to begin. You can make big changes, like driving a hybrid vehicle or installing solar panels on your home, but you can also start with simple changes, like refilling your own water bottle or using cloth bags at the grocery store. More ...

Data center tenants take steps for sustainability
Data centers are the latest target of sustainability efforts, as they are big power users for companies storing massive amounts of information. More ...

Businesses show leadership in their sustainability efforts
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is examining hybrid-diesel trucks for its massive fleet.

Dial Corp. is producing concentrated detergents to reduce packaging waste.

Arizona Public Service Co. is saving $450,000 a year by shutting down computer monitors in its Phoenix headquarters.

Cox Communications is allowing service technicians to begin their daily route from home rather than commute to a garage to pick up their service vehicles.

Intel Corp. is developing microchips that cut the amount of energy wasted in home electronics. More ...

Arizona Chamber of Commerce & AzBAS Present Sustainability Summit

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hoping to present a business case for going green with its Sustainability Summit on May 9.More ...

KJZZ Profiles Cox Communications Efforts to Become More Sustainable
More companies are implementing conservation friendly business practices. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles Cox Communications efforts to go green. More ...

Intel Tops Corporate Citizen List
Intel Corporation took the No. 1 spot in CRO Magazine's (stands for corporate responsibility officer) "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. The list has gained national recognition as an indicator of best practices in the area of corporate responsibility. More ...

Company helps those with fleets economize
Keeping a truck fleet on the road can become a battle between economic and environmental concerns, but Debra Johnson sees it as an opportunity to promote both.

Johnson is president of Eco-Edge LLC, a Chandler-based company that started with one product for diesel truck fleets looking to cut emissions and boost fuel mileage. The company incorporated in 2002 under the name Emissions Product International LLC, but later changed its name as Johnson broadened its scope. She has become an advocate for an industry that seeks to balance profits and environmental protection.More ...

In sustainability, what gets measured gets managed

In my position at Arizona Public Service Co., I hear questions all the time on how to define sustainability.

After numerous discussions, I've come to the conclusion that the best explanation comes from a story in the Old Testament: In Leviticus, God instructs the Israelites to let their fields lie fallow every seven years, and to leave the corners of their fields for the needy to glean.

OK, we're not all farmers. Perhaps for some individuals, the Old Testament doesn't exactly translate into our daily modern lives. But it's not hard to see how sustainability works in this story, and it is stories that can help bring sustainability to life. More ...

Intel Becomes Largest Purchaser of Green Power in the U.S.
Company tops EPA Green Power Partner List, vows to drive for greater efficiency while spurring growth in renewable market. More ...

APS Parent Firm and Intel on Global 100 List

Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (APS' parent company) and Intel Corporation have been named two of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. More ...

Dave Stangis One of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics (2007)
These days, sustainability and responsibility are no small matter. However, ethical action - whether performed by large corporations or small, local non-profits - is not something that just happens; it's brought on by inspired individuals. In honor of the approaching New Year, we decided to bring together the forerunners of the business ethics world from the past year, wrapped together in a tidy 1 to 100 ranking. More ...

Corporate Social Responsibility
Special Report from The Economist

In the January 17th 2008 issue of The Economist, they published a special report on Corporate Social Responsibility. More ...

The Old Future Is Gone
Global climate change is rapidly turning into the defining issue of our time. This emerging reality, coupled with the incessant growth of world population and rapidly dwindling reserves of fossil fuels, creates daunting challenges for any company trying to navigate these uncharted territories. More ...