Arizona utilities say they are ready for summer demand

Arizona utilities this week gave regulators a sense of how their supply of energy is looking for this summer. They told members of the Arizona Corporation Commission that they are ready to handle the increased demand that higher temperatures will bring.

Arizona electric utilities ranked for solar power production

The state of Arizona has two of the top ten American electric utilities for production of solar power.

Feds evaluate Palo Verde's emergency plans

More than 400 city, county, state, tribal and federal agencies took part Wednesday in a test of the country’s largest nuclear power plant’s emergency plans.

Navajo Nation schools host wind power turbines

Three new wind turbines spin outside the Leupp Schools on the Navajo Nation. On the roof are enough solar panels to generate 10 kilowatts of electricity to help power the school while stimulating classroom learning.

Arizona second in solar installations

A new report shows Arizona is ranked second nationwide in the capacity of its solar installations.

Rate increase ahead for SRP customers

Nearly 1 million SRP customers can expect slightly higher bills starting in November.

Record power consumption matches record temperatures

Record high temperatures are helping to set records for power consumption here in the Valley. The two major electrical utilities say they have enough power to meet demand but are looking for ways to keeps costs down.

Power plant changes could strain Navajo Nation budget

Navajo Nation officials say plans to shut down three units at the Four Corners power plant could strain the tribal budget.

Arizona gas prices lower than national average

Arizona gas prices have dropped for the fourteenth week in a row. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports that Arizona prices are now below the national average.

Gas prices falling in Arizona

For the 11th week in a row, gas prices continue to fall in Arizona. And experts predict the price will keep on dropping. 

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