Groundwater Protection and Renewable Energy Regulations

Petitioned the Board on behalf of residents for an immediate moratorium on utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects, the rescission of Resolutions 1-2025 and 17-2025, and an investigation into economic development ties.

Requested that the Board review ARS 11-1101 and ARS 11-833 to utilize their statutory authority to negotiate robust development agreements and impose a moratorium on renewable projects.

Shared concerns regarding local irrigation non-expansion districts and the contrast between agricultural water restrictions and industrial water usage.

Expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of wind and solar installations based on experiences in other states.

Highlighted severe drought conditions, drying wells, and requested a moratorium on industrial-scale renewable energy projects.

Expressed concern as a multi-generational cattle rancher facing potential displacement from state grazing lands due to utility-scale solar installations.

Presented a petition with over 500 signatures opposing wind and solar projects and reported observing an oily substance near project areas.