Strata Clean Energy building huge power storage plant in Phoenix

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Strata Clean Energy.) Scatter Wash battery-storage complex: Strata Clean Energy has broken ground on this $500M “battery-storage facility in Phoenix that will accumulate power during the morning and early afternoon, then release it during peak-demand hours.” Powering how many homes? AZCentral reports the facility “near Happy Valley Road and Seventh Ave will feature 312 batteries” that “will be enough to power 40,800 …

What’s driving opposition to the proposed Swags Restaurant? In Scottsdale Progress, Swags owner Aaron Wagner and Rose Law Group Co-founder Court Rich speak to the ‘ironic’ situation

By Tom Scanlon | Scottsdale Progress For partiers who can’t make it to Bourbon Street in New Orleans, the Entertainment District in Scottsdale will do. Near the intersection of Camelback and Scottsdale roads, the young and restless can whoop it up and bar hop, with one venue after another cranking DJ music or live bands. During the first 11 months …

Swags Restaurant rezone request to be heard by Scottsdale City Council; Court Rich, co-founder of Rose Law Group, talks to the Independent about the case

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Wags Capital.) By J. Graber | Your Valley The zoning battle over a third story on the proposed Swags Restaurant downtown should come to a close Tuesday, Jan. 9. The issue is scheduled to go before the city council for a third time during its regularly scheduled meeting. Developer Aaron Wagner has been seeking approval since October …

Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder, director of renewable energy and utility infrastructure department, discusses solar upsides with Pinal supervisors

By Mark Cowling | Pinal Central FLORENCE — Pinal is a leading producer of solar energy, which offers both benefits and drawbacks, the Board of Supervisors was told. County staff recommended further analysis of solar’s revenue potential in contrast with lost opportunity for other economic development. The public has criticized the growth of solar fields in recent months in comments …

Large utility scale solar can bring big benefits to rural areas, but these misconceptions are stalling progress

By Madelaine Braggs | Rose Law Group Reporter Arizona could revolutionize the local agricultural sector and re-energize the state’s rural economies with an investment into large scale solar utility developments. New research shows solar panels could be a particular advantage for farmers and a sustainable solution to the state’s water management concerns. However, widespread adoption of the infrastructure is being …

WATCH: Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder, director of renewable energy and utility infrastructure department, talks rooftop solar buyback rates on 12 News’ ‘Sunday Square Off’

  Rose Law Group co-founder Court Rich yesterday was a guest on “Sunday Square Off,” hosted by 12 News reporter and program moderator, Brahm Resnik.  Shedding light on solar rates: Rich, who represents the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association, discussed the Arizona Corporation Commission’s decision to review the existing reimbursement rate for solar customers and its potential impact on existing and future solar customers. Teaser: In talking …

APS witness tells Rose Law Group Renewable Energy and Utility Infrastructure Department Director Court Rich: ‘Utilities prioritize shareholder profits over customer-sided renewables’

By Joe Dana | 12 News Phoenix PHOENIX — An expert witness for APS confirmed during sworn testimony that large utilities oppose customer-sided energy policies because they cut into shareholder profits. Renewable energy advocates say the “refreshingly candid” acknowledgement by Dr. Roger Morin reveals a reality about for-profit utilities. “The APS witness here is saying the quiet part out loud, …

Eloy council approves solar farm limits; Court Rich, director of Rose Law Group’s renewable energy and utility infrastructure department, says new ordinance is a win-win for all stakeholders

(Disclosure: Rose law Group represents utility scale solar developers working with The City of Eloy on this ordinance.) By Michael Maresh | Eloy Enterprise ELOY — The Eloy City Council on Monday night amended its zoning code for solar installations to ban it in a major growth corridor. On June 28, the Eloy Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the council the so-called “Black Option” to retain …

More on Rose Law Group Co-Founder Court Rich’s fight for rooftop solar at the Arizona Corporation Commission

By Tim Stellar | Arizona Daily Star The commissioners were drilling deep into UniSource Energy Service’s efficiency efforts Thursday when they struck a favorite: The tree giveaway program. Arizona Corporation Commissioner Nick Myers, who was elected in November, questioned the utility representative’s assertion that the company checks on where customers plant their trees. ‘You mentioned you go out and spot-check …

Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder and renewable energy and utility infrastructure department director, gets accolades from Tesla!

Rohan Patel, senior global director of public policy and business development at Tesla, sent out a tweet to Rose Law Group Co-founder Court Rich in the wake of his huge win for rooftop solar last week before the Arizona Corporation Commission. Rich’s message to the regulatory body helped persuade commissioners from making deeper cuts to grid credits for solar customers. Kudos from Rohan: “Thanks for …