Infrastructure
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Readers sound off on APS’s new heat-based shutoff rule
APS has a new policy when it comes to shutting off people’s power when they don’t pay their bills. Here’s what our readers think of it.
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APS agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees or above
APS has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above as part of a $7 million settlement.
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Trump’s tech giants pledge to shield ratepayers doesn’t cover biggest AZ data center projects
The three largest data centers in Arizona are being developed by companies that didn’t sign on to President Trump’s “ratepayer protection pledge.”
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On top of a 14% rate increase, APS asks Arizona utility regulators to switch to yearly increases
Residential APS customers could see an average increase of 16% in their monthly power bill, or about $20 a month, as APS looks to raise revenue by $579.2 million.
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Arizona braces for cutbacks on the Colorado River. Here’s what to know
An advocacy group has begun rolling out television ads and online videos defending Arizona’s rights to a Colorado River that is under serious hydrological and political strain.
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Readers chime in: What do you think of the Project Blue data center project?
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a proposal that allows Tucson Electric Power to power a local data center called Project Blue. Here’s what our readers think about it.
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Arizona Corporation Commission greenlights Tucson data center energy agreement
The vote comes amid a growing national backlash to data centers, which have been shown to lead to contaminated water supplies, higher utility bills, and an increase in health issues in surrounding communities.
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SRP begins canal dry-up, relocating fish and repairing miles of water infrastructure
This year, SRP will use its newest tool: the Menzi Muck, a spider-like excavator designed to climb in and out of the canal without ramps.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport sees flight reductions amid government shutdown
Amid the government shutdown, the FAA is reducing flight capacity at 40 major airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, to maintain safety.
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Commission candidates, Arizonans upset over state’s increasing utility rates
In June, Arizona Public Service requested a 14% rate increase, set to begin in 2026. The parent company of APS made more than $600 million in profits in 2024.
