Is Arizona still open for business? Energy policy choices will shape the state’s economic future

Is Arizona still open for business? Energy policy choices will shape the state’s economic future

Michael Barrio Arizona has long prided itself on being a state where businesses can thrive. But lately, we’re seeing more uncertainty about investing here. Kore Power decided earlier this year to cancel its long-planned $1.2 billion battery storage plant in Buckeye. Last year, Arizona slipped from 5th to 8th nationally in residential solar installations. These are not isolated incidents, but rather a stark warning sign: inconsistent market signa…