Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Arizona Hit with Energy Surcharge!! ...???

Clint Bolick Arizona Republic
With Arizonans reeling from high gasoline prices and other economic woes, how do our statewide government officials respond? By slapping on a surcharge—in essence, a new energy tax---that adds one million dollars per month to residential utility bills and millions more for businesses.

The officials who imposed the tax are not the governor or legislators, but members of an obscure body with limited powers but grandiose ambitions: the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Quoted by Clint Bolick

We have to be aware and watch the changes in today's law. Don't stick your head in the sand until you find that your power bill has a Renewal Energy charge that pays for energy to be transmitted from South Dakota or Florida to the state of Texas because of an investment company's buy back rights.

The Goldwater Institute spoke up and has asked the Arizona Supreme Court to strike down the rule and utility surcharge. This will prevent Corporation Commission from estabishing itself as a fourth branch of state government

Monday, June 15, 2009

Happy Global Wind Day!!

The message is Global: Wind Power Works – it tackles climate change, it improves energy dependence on fossil fuels, and it is an intelligent investment.

US Small Wind Market Grew 78% in 2008...Strong federal policies like the federal investment tax credit for small wind are critical to future growth. Never have we had the time (eight years) to create a market and industry where the supplier could have time to produce a product for the market to take advantage of the tax incentives.

Look ahead for changes in the wind industry!

Friday, June 5, 2009

A Great Lunch with Friend and Associates!

Dausin Electric and Wind Man Energy teams were out in forces last Wednesday.
They served over 350 Rib Eye Steaks with all the fixings at the Annual BBQ
Appreciation Luncheon. Many of the guest were interested in hearing what was happening in the wind business. Well it's starting to boiling. Now that we have incentive at a federal level for the next 8 years, this gives the manufactures time to get the ball rolling. Small wind industry will take leaps in growth over the next 5 years.
We apprecaite all the effort from our staff and our clients enjoying another year together. Hope to see you all again next year!