Inside the Messy Fight Over Clean Power in Arizona

Inside the Messy Fight Over Clean Power in Arizona

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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The video discusses a conflict in Arizona over a proposed 50% renewable energy standard by 2030. Arizona utilities oppose the proposition due to existing non-renewable assets, while Tom Steyer supports it. Both parties have invested heavily, with utilities outspending Steyer's group. Polls slightly favor utilities. The debate includes concerns about increased costs for new resources, though renewable generation costs are lower.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue causing conflict in Arizona as discussed in the video?

A debate over water rights

A renewable energy proposition

A tax increase proposal

A new transportation policy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What renewable energy standard is being proposed for Arizona by 2030?

60%

30%

40%

50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the main utilities in Arizona oppose the renewable energy proposition?

They are against any form of energy regulation

They want to increase coal usage

They prefer nuclear energy

They have existing non-renewable assets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much more have the utilities spent compared to Steyer's group?

$10 million more

$1 million more

$3 million more

$5 million more

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the argument against the cost of increasing renewable energy resources?

It will decrease energy reliability

It will cause environmental harm

It will lead to job losses

It will increase costs due to new resources