Phoenix, Ariz. - Last night, clean energy candidates secured a major victory in the Salt River Project (SRP) board election, despite heavy involvement from extremist, anti-clean energy organizations and restrictive, archaic voting rules.

The results drew unprecedented turnout for what is usually a low-profile race, signaling SRP ratepayers' strong demand for a clean energy future.

The outcome, an 8-6 majority, positions the SRP board to support more affordable, long-term clean energy solutions.

In response, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Director Sandy Bahr issued the following statement:

"SRP continues to invest heavily in fossil gas operations and obstruct changes to its elections, going against the interests of its customers. This election is a wake up call: communities want a voice and they want to see more clean renewable energy in SRP's plans. With the Arizona Corporation Commission's election in November, we hope to see this momentum continue."

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