SRP electric customers across central Arizona can register for free virtual shade tree workshops in January and February 2026 and receive two desert-adapted trees.

SRP hosts public events for the 1,275 MW Marigold Energy Center near Stanfield. The project includes solar, gas, and battery storage.

Pinal County Planning Commission recommends approval for 40-acre Cactus Wren battery energy storage facility near Maricopa. The $750 million project would store 800 megawatts.

Learn about Arizona's water history and systems at Apache Junction's three-part workshop series this November with experts from ADWR, CAP, and Salt River Project.

Florence is considering a 1,619-acre land use change at Dobson Farms, shifting from residential to industrial development anchored by massive data centers. The projects promise major tax revenue, infrastructure upgrades, and one of Arizona’s largest new electrical loads.

Pinal County supervisors heard warnings from APS and SRP of a projected 40% energy demand surge in six years, fueled by data centers, electric vehicles, and widespread electrification. Utilities outlined urgent plans for solar, natural gas, and battery projects, while micro-nuclear remains at least a decade away

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's Town Council unanimously approves industrial changes, fostering development in the Northern Development Corridor with energy projects.