Stage 1 Fire Restriction Activated
Due to elevated fire danger, the City of Phoenix has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
All consumer fireworks are prohibited within one mile of mountain preserves, desert parks, regional parks, conservation areas, national forests, and wilderness areas.
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The City of Phoenix is committed to ensuring all residents have access to reliable, renewable, and affordable energy.
The Energy Access Plan (EAP) addresses energy affordability, energy poverty, and energy burden, focusing on community-driven solutions to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
1. Expand the City of Phoenix Weatherization Assistance Program
2. Strengthening Community-Driven Planning and Programs
3. Expand Multilingual and Community-Based Energy Education
4. Improve Solar Access and Consumer Protection
5. Scale Up Workforce Development
6. Support Sustainability Advocacy Structures
Energy affordability means making sure everyone can easily and affordably access the energy they need for daily activities like cooking, cooling, and heating their homes.
In Phoenix, rising temperatures and increasing nighttime heat make energy access critical. Many low-income families delay using air conditioning, leading to serious health risks. In 2023, most indoor heat-related deaths in Maricopa County occurred in homes where the AC was broken or unused.
The following maps show the percentage of low-income households that are experiencing high (yellow) and severe (blue) energy burden in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Graphic explaining high energy burden being when electricity and gas bills are more than 6 percent of household income.
The City is developing the Energy Access Plan (EAP) to reduce energy poverty by:
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. (2020). Low-Income Energy Affordability Data - LEAD Tool - 2018 Update [data set].
Community voices are essential in shaping the EAP. Residents can: