Governor Katie Hobbs’ Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce Delivers Report & Recommendations

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the release of the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce report. The report outlines 31 consensus-driven recommendations to modernize Arizona's energy grid, support our booming economic development, reduce bottlenecks, and protect families and small businesses from rising costs related to large-scale commercial and industrial energy users.

Created through Executive Order 2025-13, the 36-member Taskforce, composed of private and public sector leaders, consumer advocates, and subject-matter experts, was formed to address Arizona's rapid growth in electricity demand. Driven by population growth, economic development, and extreme heat, state utilities estimate peak demand could increase by up to 40% over the next 15 years.

"I convened this Taskforce to chart a shared path for the affordable and reliable energy future Arizonans deserve, and this Taskforce delivered," said Governor Katie Hobbs. "Leaders from the non-profit, public, and private sectors came together and developed common-sense policies that lower costs, reduce bottlenecks, and can help us deliver continued prosperity and economic growth. I look forward to continued work on an energy strategy that unleashes Arizona's energy potential, lowers energy costs for our working families, and empowers businesses to start and grow right here in Arizona."

Managed by the Governor's Office of Resiliency and supported by five corresponding working groups, the Taskforce finalized its recommendations between November 2025 and March 2026, using energy affordability, reliability, and resilience as guiding values.

"Arizona's electric grid is the backbone of our society and directly impacts all aspects of our lives. As our electricity system continues to grow, we must develop a shared understanding of the true challenges and risks, while embracing the significant opportunities ahead of us," said Governor's Office of Resiliency Director and Taskforce Chair Maren Mahoney. "This Taskforce and what it has achieved-a majority consensus on solutions for some of Arizona's biggest energy system challenges and opportunities over the next 10 to 15 years-is an example of leadership with the public's interest at the forefront. Thank you to Governor Hobbs for leading on energy, economic growth, and affordability, and bringing this Taskforce team together to create a prosperous energy and economic future for all Arizonans."

On March 1, 2026, the Taskforce sent its final report to Governor Hobbs, which outlines the following 31 recommendations:

Overarching: