Friday, July 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1917, authorities detained striking industrial workers in Jerome, arresting some and relocating others to California.

The current stretch of extreme heat isn't over, with temperatures around 110 degrees expected in parts of the state into next week. What do you think the rest of the summer has in store? Reply and let us know.

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Energy Efficiency Standards Repealed

State utility regulators finalized the repeal of statewide electricity efficiency standards that had governed utilities since 2010.

Members of the Arizona Corporation Commission said the program achieved its energy-saving goals and that the requirements were now a cost burden for ratepayers.

The rules also posed a risk to future economic growth, including factory and data center development, members said.

Supporters of the regulations lobbied for the panel to update the rules to reflect current grid conditions and technology.

July 21 Primary Nears

The state's July 21 primary is approaching, and voters have options to cast their ballots before or on Election Day.

Early in-person voting runs through next Friday, while mail ballots must be mailed back no later than Tuesday. Independent voters may request a party ballot to participate.

The primary will decide nominees for governor and other statewide officers, the U.S. House of Representatives, and more. You can find information about the matchups here.

Earlier this year, the state Legislature voted to move Arizona primaries to the second-to-last Tuesday in July. Previously, the primary took place on the first Tuesday in August.

Heat Stuns Colorado River Visitors

Triple-digit temperatures along the Colorado River in Yuma are driving residents and visitors to the water for relief.

Several visitors said the intensity of Arizona's heat caught them off guard. “Here is a lot hotter than it is in Texas," Arizona newcomer Andrea Meza said.

The Yuma stretch of the river remains one of the state's most popular spots for swimming and cooling off during the summer.

Health experts continue advising people to hydrate and take other precautions.

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Big Oil Just Bet Big on Lithium

Eni, Italy’s largest oil producer, just signed a strategic agreement to invest in EnergyX’s lithium project in Chile, a stake that could reach $225M. The project is expected to generate $1.3B in annual revenue at forecasted market prices.

It’s just one piece of EnergyX’s portfolio holding up to 15M+ tons of untapped lithium, and it’s the latest proof of their progress. Through July 16, you can invest as an early-stage shareholder and share in that growth.

EnergyX’s patented tech recovers up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed. When combined with their resource portfolio, the road to commercial-scale production is clear. Lithium demand is projected to grow 5X by 2040, so the timing couldn’t be better.

General Motors and POSCO are already EnergyX shareholders. Now it’s your turn. Become an early-stage EnergyX shareholder before the July 16 deadline.

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➤ Yuma: University of Arizona researchers began testing the first of 34 high-tech wireless broadband towers planned across the county's farmland, exploring how they can also provide growers with real-time crop monitoring and remote irrigation tools. (More)

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No, not gold. Lithium. Prices more than doubled from last June to this one, spurring a modern-day “white gold” rush driven by AI, energy, and more.

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Their patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods, in days instead of months. That combination of technological prowess and market demand earned an investment from General Motors.

In the past 24 months, EnergyX has raised ~$100M from retail investors, formed a first-of-its-kind lithium agreement with the U.S. Army, and Eni, Italy’s largest oil company, just signed an agreement to invest up to $225M.

Now they’re preparing to unlock ~15M+ tons of lithium. Invest in EnergyX before the 7/16 deadline.

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