Hobbs Prioritizes Solar Projects over Housing on State Land

Hobbs prioritizes solar projects over housing on state land

PHOENIX – The Hobbs administration prioritizes renewable energy projects over the need for more land to build housing, legislative Republicans contend.

Fight erupts over solar projects and Arizona housing growth

Arizona Republicans are challenging state solar-planning policies, arguing renewable-energy projects are competing with future housing and development on trust land.

Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry

Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for state land The Hobbs administration has unjustly prioritized renewable energy projects over new housing projects, legislative Republicans contend. Led by Rep. Ralph Heap, R-Mesa, lawmakers are one step away from approving legislation that would override a pra…