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The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a permit that will allow a project to expand a natural gas plant near Coolidge to proceed.
Jun. 21, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill Monday that would have imposed new requirements for solar and wind generating plants. Hobbs said the legislation would have been a potential barrier to renewable energy.
Jun. 20, 2023
When Salt River Project announced its proposal two years ago to expand a gas-fired generating station, it was met with swift opposition from residents of Randolph, a historic African-American community near Coolidge.
Jun. 15, 2023
Arizona Public Service customers could see a rate hike as early as December if state regulators grant a pending request by the utility. The public’s chances to sound off on the proposal to state Corporation Commissioners start next week.
May. 24, 2023
In a visit to Arizona this week, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced several grants to fund projects benefiting Indigenous communities.
May. 23, 2023
Arizona’s new $17.8 billion budget includes new money for rural broadband expansion. Gov. Katie Hobbs met Friday with tribal leaders to address broadband expansion in their communities.
May. 20, 2023
The U.S. Secretary of Energy is scheduled to travel to Arizona early this week as part of a Western swing to promote President Joe Biden’s record.
May. 19, 2023
The commissioners voted last week to keep private a draft of rules for public comment. But through a public-records request, KJZZ News found out what’s in the works.
May. 10, 2023
Salt River Project, which has a number of transmission lines on national forest land, has launched a pilot program to mount cameras on transmission lines to scout for wildfires.
May. 9, 2023
Phoenix is getting a $700,000 grant from the Federal Communications Commission to connect more households to high-speed internet.
May. 9, 2023
Snowmelt from Arizona’s high country has pushed Roosevelt Lake to record levels. The water has backed up so far that Salt River Project has scheduled its annual test of the dam’s infrastructure for Wednesday.
May. 8, 2023
Maricopa County has put $10 million in federal pandemic stimulus money into a fund to help eligible homeowners repair or replace their heating and air conditioning systems. The pot was created about a year ago, and the latest cash injection more than doubles the total put in so far.
Apr. 19, 2023
As temperatures climb in the Valley, so do electric bills. But two of the state’s major utilities, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project, say you can do a lot to keep them down.
Apr. 12, 2023
Warmer temperatures in the Valley mean higher utility bills are on their way as we turn on the air conditioning. And this year, for both APS and SRP customers, those rates will be even higher.
Apr. 11, 2023
Salt River Project recently announced a rate hike for customers to help offset its costs. The increase will be in addition to one that took effect in November.
Apr. 5, 2023
Arizona Public Service provides power to customers throughout the state and works with fire crews during wildfire season.
Mar. 29, 2023
If you drive past the Salt River in town right now, you might see something surprising there: water. That’s because the Salt River Project continues to release water from its dams.
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Mar. 27, 2023
Babbitt Ranches is known for its long tradition of raising livestock in northern Arizona and its annual colt sale. But the company will soon be known for clean energy.
Mar. 22, 2023
With heavy rainfall this year and large runoff coming from huge snowpacks, Salt River Project is increasing water releases from its two Verde River reservoirs.
Mar. 22, 2023
The safety and security of the U.S.'s energy grid have been front and center recently, as power stations have become targets of sabotage, leaving customers without power — and utilities face other challenges as well. Katherine Blunt covers renewable energy and utilities for the Wall Street Journal.
Mar. 15, 2023
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