Pamela Carter, the state representative for Arizona District 4, said that House Concurrent Memorial 2022 (HCM2022) is a step toward increasing nuclear power in the state. The statement was made on X.
“Here’s why more nuclear plants could be coming to Arizona,” said Carter, State Representative from Arizona. “My sponsored HCM2022 goes to Congress and to the President. Arizona’s own Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant produces 70% of our clean electricity.”
In early 2025, the Arizona Legislature introduced HCM2022, a symbolic resolution expressing support for nuclear energy and the Palo Verde Generating Station, the largest nuclear plant in the United States. According to the Arizona State Legislature, HCM2022 underscores nuclear energy’s role in securing Arizona’s energy future and reducing carbon emissions. Though non-binding, it marks a legislative endorsement of nuclear energy’s reliability and environmental benefits. The resolution does not create new laws but signals intent to prioritize nuclear energy in state planning.
As of February 2025, nuclear energy provided approximately 33.8% of Arizona’s total electricity generation, making it the state’s second-largest energy source after natural gas. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas accounted for 36.2% of generation, while renewables such as solar and hydroelectric made up about 18.2%. Nuclear’s consistent output positions it as a key part of Arizona’s clean energy portfolio. These figures highlight the state’s growing reliance on non-carbon energy sources.
In January 2025, Arizona’s nuclear plants generated 2,985 thousand megawatt-hours of electricity, representing roughly 31.6% of the state’s total electricity output. Data compiled by Choose Energy indicates this level of production places Arizona among the top ten U.S. states in nuclear power generation. The Palo Verde Generating Station remains a primary contributor to this output and is noted as the only nuclear plant in the country not located near a large body of water.
Carter is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing Legislative District 4. According to her official campaign website, she is a longtime Arizona resident and former owner of one of Scottsdale’s largest sports medicine and training facilities. She has emphasized energy independence and expressed support for nuclear power as a clean, efficient energy source. Her legislative interests include border security, small business advocacy, and energy sustainability.
