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Pinal County Board Approves Project Bella Natural Gas and Battery Storage Facility South of Casa Grande

Pinal County Board Approves Project Bella Natural Gas and Battery Storage Facility South of Casa Grande

ByJustin MathewsAug 13, 2025
Pinal County supervisors unanimously approved Project Bella, a 480–520 MW natural gas peaker plant and 400–440 MW battery storage facility south of Casa Grande. The project includes fire safety funding, community buffers, reduced water use, and is expected to generate $167 million in tax revenue over 25 years.
Florence Council Unanimously Approves 400MW LightHorse Battery Project for Northern Industrial Corridor

Florence Council Unanimously Approves 400MW LightHorse Battery Project for Northern Industrial Corridor

ByJustin MathewsAug 11, 2025
The Florence Town Council unanimously approved land use changes for the 400MW LightHorse Energy Storage project, enabling construction of a large-scale battery system capable of powering about 200,000 homes during peak demand. The decision marks a major step in northern Florence’s shift toward industrial development, supported by nearby energy infrastructure and future transportation projects.
Florence Continues Approval of Industrial Transition for Northern Development Corridor

Florence Continues Approval of Industrial Transition for Northern Development Corridor

ByJustin MathewsAug 10, 2025
Florence's Town Council unanimously approves industrial changes, fostering development in the Northern Development Corridor with energy projects.
Silver Reef Solar Joins Wave of Energy Projects Reviewed by Pinal County Commission

Silver Reef Solar Joins Wave of Energy Projects Reviewed by Pinal County Commission

ByJustin MathewsJul 25, 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Silver Reef Energy Solar project, a 150-megawatt solar facility with 200-megawatt battery storage on 801 acres, as part of a wave of energy proposals in Pinal County.
La Osa 3,374-Acre Energy and Data Center Complex Adds to High-Risk Flood Zone Proposals in Pinal County

La Osa 3,374-Acre Energy and Data Center Complex Adds to High-Risk Flood Zone Proposals in Pinal County

ByJustin MathewsJul 24, 2025
Pinal County commissioners reviewed another massive energy and data center project in a high-risk flood zone - the 3,374-acre La Osa complex for gas power, battery storage, and data centers along Greene Canal. Commissioners expressed serious concerns about the flood-prone site's impact on wildlife and sensitive wash areas due to extensive flooding risks.
New Griffin Energy 2,685-Acre Solar-Gas-Battery Proposal Faces Flooding Concerns at Pinal County Planning Session

New Griffin Energy 2,685-Acre Solar-Gas-Battery Proposal Faces Flooding Concerns at Pinal County Planning Session

ByJustin MathewsJul 23, 2025
Explore the proposed 2685-acre solar-gas-battery complex facing flooding concerns at the Pinal County planning session.
Massive Energy and Tech Campus Planned Near Maricopa, Ak-Chin Community

Massive Energy and Tech Campus Planned Near Maricopa, Ak-Chin Community

ByJustin MathewsJul 22, 2025
Dive into the ambitious plans for a massive energy and tech campus near Maricopa & the Ak-Chin Community.
County’s Largest Solar Farm Proposal to Date Highlights Rush of Renewable Energy Applications

County’s Largest Solar Farm Proposal to Date Highlights Rush of Renewable Energy Applications

ByJustin MathewsJul 21, 2025
Pinal County's planning session discusses the largest solar farm proposal to date, highlighting the surge in renewable energy projects.
Commission Approves Bella Natural Gas and Battery Storage Facility Near Casa Grande

Commission Approves Bella Natural Gas and Battery Storage Facility Near Casa Grande

ByJustin MathewsJul 12, 2025
The Commission's unanimous vote approves Bella Natural Gas and Battery Storage Facility, addressing urgent energy demands in Arizona.
Florence Approves 400MW Battery Project to Serve 200,000 Homes

Florence Approves 400MW Battery Project to Serve 200,000 Homes

ByJustin MathewsJun 12, 2025
The Florence Planning Commission approved the 400MW Lighthorse Battery Energy Storage Project on June 5, 2025, along with land use changes in the Dobson Farms PUD—reclassifying the site from residential to industrial. The decision follows public concerns over fire safety, zoning impacts, and nearby residential growth.
643-Acre Table Top Solar Development Near Casa Grande Wins Unanimous Commission Support

643-Acre Table Top Solar Development Near Casa Grande Wins Unanimous Commission Support

ByJustin MathewsMay 21, 2025
Pinal County commission gives unanimous support to the 643-acre Table Top Solar Development, promoting renewable energy in the region.
Solar Project Near Coolidge Fails to Secure Supermajority Approval

Solar Project Near Coolidge Fails to Secure Supermajority Approval

ByJustin MathewsMay 6, 2025
Discover why the solar project near Coolidge did not receive supermajority approval during the recent Pinal County Board meeting.
Planning Commission Rejects Valley Farms Energy Center Proposal

Planning Commission Rejects Valley Farms Energy Center Proposal

ByJustin MathewsFeb 22, 2025
Learn about the Planning Commission's decision to reject the Valley Farms Energy Center proposal and its implications for energy projects.
Massive Solar Farm to Replace Planned Housing Development South of Arizona City

Massive Solar Farm to Replace Planned Housing Development South of Arizona City

ByJustin MathewsNov 29, 2024
Get the latest on the Sonak Solar Farm south of Arizona City. Learn about the approved project that will generate 323 megawatts of solar power.
Tap Solar Farm Proposal Approved Near The City of Maricopa

Tap Solar Farm Proposal Approved Near The City of Maricopa

ByJustin MathewsNov 16, 2024
Discover the Tap Solar Farm project near Maricopa, Arizona. Learn about the proposed 1,089-acre solar power installation and its benefits for water conservation.
Data Center Project to Transform Land near Florence

Data Center Project to Transform Land near Florence

ByJustin MathewsNov 15, 2024
Find out about the Sunhill Data Center Project to Transform Land near Florence approved by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors.
Cactus Flower Solar Project Takes Step Forward South of Eloy

Cactus Flower Solar Project Takes Step Forward South of Eloy

ByJustin MathewsNov 13, 2024
Find out about Eloy's Cactus Flower Solar Project: a 270 MW solar generation facility with battery storage and a projected lifetime revenue of over $55 million.
Gas-Fired Power Plant Gets Green Light Near Casa Grande

Gas-Fired Power Plant Gets Green Light Near Casa Grande

ByJustin MathewsNov 4, 2024
Discover Project Bella: a $1.3 billion natural gas-powered plant near Casa Grande, Arizona. Learn about its innovative design and role in maintaining grid reliability.
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