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Lea Márquez Peterson: “The utilities have determined they're exiting from coal by…”

Featuring: Lea Márquez Peterson, Republican | Arizona Corporation Commission

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Lea Marquez Peterson - Episode 7

Published | Video Starts at 19:41

So that's a lot. A huge portion of our energy mix. About 27% is coal at this time. But because of federal regulations and EPA oversight and additional requirements they've provided, The utilities have determined they're exiting from coal by 2031, 2032. So we need to replace that. Right. And with the remainder, about 15% or so, being renewable energy, that is growing dramatically. (19:41–19:54)

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Asserts that utilities in Arizona plan to exit coal by 2031-2032.

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