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Article: Solar Power Industry Names Brandt 'Utility CEO of the Year'.
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- Energy Weekly News
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- November 13, 2009
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APS Chief Executive Officer Don Brandt today was named the Solar Electric Power Association's "Utility CEO of the Year" at the Solar Power International 2009 conference in Anaheim, Calif.
Brandt was recognized for his efforts in helping Arizona become the "solar capital of the world." Under his leadership, APS solar initiatives include: Solana, the world's largest solar plant, which will be built in the Arizona desert; a commitment to invest $500 million to develop 100 megawatts of utility-owned solar generation; a pilot project to provide solar panels on customer homes with no up-front cost; and a partnership with the National Park Service to power the Grand ...