ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

APS is a national leader in solar energy, with more than 1.5 gigawatts of solar capacity producing energy for its customers in Arizona. (Photo by David Vest)

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ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE

400 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-371-7171 · aps.com Year Est: 1886 AZ Staff: 6,200 (This figure includes staff at Four Corners Power Plant in New Mexico). Principal: Jim Piotrowski, director, solar generation; Marc Romito, director, customer to grid services; Erika Larson, manager, renewable energy; Brian Cole, GM, resource management; Jill Freret, director, resource acquisition

APS serves nearly 1.3 million homes and businesses in 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, and is a leader in delivering affordable, clean and reliable energy in the Southwest. The company is committed to serving customers with 100 percent clean power by 2050. As owner and operator of the Palo Verde Generating Station, the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free electricity, and with one of the country’s most substantial renewable energy portfolios, APS’s current energy mix is 50 percent clean. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “In January 2020, we set a bold goal to provide 100 percent clean, carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050. To reach this goal, we’re counting on clean energy from the Palo Verde Generating Station, continuing to grow our large solar portfolio, adding more clean wind generation and expanding energy storage — all while maintaining affordable, reliable service for our customers.” SURPRISING FACT: “Smart thermostats can save customers money! A typical home in APS territory can save up to 15 percent on electricity costs when a smart thermostat is set for savings and it maintains those settings.” last year 2

600 E. Gilbert Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 480-505-6600 · wilsonelectric.net Year Est: 1968 AZ Staff: 800 Principal: Wes McClure, Todd Klimas Notable Projects: Nationwide Parking Garage, Sunnyside Unified School District

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Empire Southwest

1725 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210 480-633-4000 · empire-cat.com Year Est: 1950 AZ Staff: 2,100 Principal: Jeff Whiteman Notable Projects: Award-winning Caterpillar dealer and commercial SunPower dealer providing off-grid and grid-connected solar solutions.

American Solar & Roofing

2850 S. 36th St., #A-12, Phoenix, AZ 85034 480-994-1440 · americansolarandroofing.com Year Est: 2001 AZ Staff: 25 Principal: Joy Seitz, CEO Notable Projects: NA

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First Solar

350 W. Washington St., #600, Tempe, AZ 85281 877-850-3757 · firstsolar.com Year Est: 1999 AZ Staff: 300 Principal: Mark Widmar, CEO Notable Projects: Sunstreams III (APS, AZ); Desert Sunlight (NextEra, CA); Topaz Solar (BHE, CA); Switch Station I & II (NV Energy, NV)

Alternate Energy Shop

6403 E. Dove Valley Rd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331 602-828-4308 · alternateenergyshop.com Year Est: 2007 AZ Staff: NA Principal: Ron Mueller Notable Projects: NA

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Arizona Energy Pros Inc.

23021 N. 15th Ave., #107, Phoenix, AZ 85027 602-863-6900 · aepros.com Year Est: 1977 AZ Staff: 8 Principal: Russ Gardner Notable Projects: NA

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The Solar Store

2833 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716 520-332-6535 · solarstore.com Year Est: 1998 AZ Staff: 17 Principal: Katharine J. Kent Notable Projects: National Forest Service, Arizona Parks Department, Pulte Homes, John Wesley Miller Builders, Desert Trucking, Lotus Garden