Clean Energy Team Wins Salt River Project Election in Arizona
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A slate of liberal candidates known as the Clean Energy Team won control of the board of the Salt River Project, Arizona’s largest public utility, according to preliminary results.
- The Clean Energy Team, supported by the Sierra Club and actress Jane Fonda, defeated a rival slate backed by state business leaders and the conservative group Turning Point USA.
- The Salt River Project board controls power and water rates for millions in metropolitan Phoenix, and the new majority will now advocate for renewable energy policies for the first time.
- Despite two Turning Point-endorsed candidates winning key leadership roles on the board, the Clean Energy Team holds an eight-to-six majority, signaling a shift toward clean energy initiatives.
- The traditionally low-turnout election saw increased engagement due to Turning Point USA’s involvement, which mobilized liberal groups to raise awareness and voter participation in the contest.
