Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association | AriSEIA (c6)
Organization Description
AriSEIA’s mission is to develop and support policies that create opportunities to advance Arizona’s economy through solar energy, storage, and electrification. We advocate for sustainable job creation in the deployment of solar and complementary technologies and collaborate with stakeholders to encourage utilization of Arizona’s greatest natural resource: the sun. AriSEIA advances this mission through technical expertise, regulatory leadership, and statewide advocacy that ensure clean energy is accessible, affordable, and central to Arizona’s long-term energy strategy.
2026 Programs
CONSUMER PROTECTION: We offer statewide trainings to the public and solar installers as to buying and selling residential rooftop solar best practices. We also work with solar customers that have solar or utility complaints. ENERGY EDUCATION: We work with decision makers, government staff, and the public to better understand how the grid works, how energy is procured and developed, and what factors impact affordability and reliability. This work also includes myth busting about renewable energy and economic impact and water usage studies. REGULATORY ANALYSIS: We provide regulatory expertise as to code/ordinance development, solar rate design, and other technical matters to the Arizona Corporation Commission and local governments.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: AZ
Geographic Density Focus: Urban - Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: State Legislators, Other Governing Entities, Businesses
Leadership Diversity: Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Volunteer boosted - <50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Top Priority Issues: State Policy Advocacy, Local Policy Advocacy, Clean Energy
Lead Contact:
Autumn Johnson, Executive Director, she/her, autumn@ariseia.org
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

