AZ HB2182

Establishes renewable energy standards for public power entities in Arizona, requiring those serving at least 750,000 energy hours annually to derive 15% of retail customer electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Public power entities that later reach the 750,000 energy hour threshold must meet the 15% renewable energy goal within 15 years of reaching that threshold.

Allows public power entities to use customer-based incentives to achieve renewable energy goals, including energy efficiency rebates, net metering, demand response programs, and support for customer-owned electricity generation facilities.

Exempts public power entities from renewable energy requirements if compliance cannot be achieved while maintaining just and reasonable costs to customers under existing Arizona law.

Declares that the legislature has exclusive authority over renewable energy policy for the state and that local renewable energy policies may continue if they do not conflict with the state standards established in this chapter.