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Illustration of the Arizona nuclear plant site search: a magnifying glass over a state map marked with candidate locations, framed by transmission lines, battery storage, solar panels, and a natural gas plant.

SRP, APS, TEP look for nuclear plant site, study due late 2026

Nick Kanavati Jun 26, 2026
Aerial site map of SRP's Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center in northern Florence, color-coded for three development phases: Phase 1 flexible gas turbines in blue, Phase 2 next-generation solar in yellow, and Phase 3 long-duration energy storage pilots in green.

Copper Crossing Battery Storage Land Use Change Wins Florence Approval

Nick Kanavati Jun 25, 2026
Engineering site plan of the Sunridge Power natural gas plant showing the Phase 1 and Phase 2 development areas, a proposed retention basin to the northwest, perimeter fencing, 50-foot building setbacks, parking, and entry signage along the southern property boundary

Sunridge Power Natural Gas Plant Near Red Rock Approved by Supervisors

Nick Kanavati Jun 24, 2026

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I-10 Lane Restrictions, June 28–July 2

Nick Kanavati Jun 28, 2026
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Police Catch Semi-Truck Driver in Illegal Dumping Case

Nick Kanavati Jun 27, 2026
Aerial view of a roofless white-walled adobe ruin among desert mesquite, a mountain range in the hazy distance.

The Proposed La Osa Data Center Site: an Aerial View

Eirini Pajak Jun 22, 2026
County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

Nick Kanavati Jun 20, 2026
Key ring with a house-shaped keychain and a round token labeled “TAX” lying on paperwork in the foreground, with a new desert subdivision, mountains, and a playground behind a striped barrier in the background.

State Law Hands Developers a Taxing Tool as San Tan…

Nick Kanavati Jun 19, 2026
Casa Grande Council Approves Cactus Mine General Plan Amendment for…

Casa Grande Council Approves Cactus Mine General Plan Amendment for…

Nick Kanavati Jun 17, 2026
Casa Grande Eyes Smaller Home Lots as New Default

Casa Grande Eyes Smaller Home Lots as New Default

Nick Kanavati Jun 16, 2026
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I-10 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Removes 13 Vehicles, 10 Drivers From…

Nick Kanavati Jun 14, 2026
CDC Warns Parents Not to Use Recalled Nara Organics Formula

CDC Warns Parents Not to Use Recalled Nara Organics Formula

Nick Kanavati Jun 13, 2026
Draft rendering of rows of white ESS iron flow battery units with orange storage tanks at a Copper Crossing battery storage site.

Florence Battery Storage Research Site Advances With Land Use Change

Nick Kanavati Jun 13, 2026
The Paradox — Using AI to Fight Data Centers

The Paradox — Using AI to Fight Data Centers

Laurie Fuller Jun 12, 2026
Coolidge Voters to Decide on Budget Limits Growing 7.5% a…

Coolidge Voters to Decide on Budget Limits Growing 7.5% a…

Nick Kanavati Jun 11, 2026
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Engineering site plan of the Sunridge Power natural gas plant showing the Phase 1 and Phase 2 development areas, a proposed retention basin to the northwest, perimeter fencing, 50-foot building setbacks, parking, and entry signage along the southern property boundary

Sunridge Power Natural Gas Plant Near Red Rock Approved by…

Nick Kanavati Jun 24, 2026
Illustration of the Arizona nuclear plant site search: a magnifying glass over a state map marked with candidate locations, framed by transmission lines, battery storage, solar panels, and a natural gas plant.

SRP, APS, TEP look for nuclear plant site, study due…

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Aerial site map of SRP's Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center in northern Florence, color-coded for three development phases: Phase 1 flexible gas turbines in blue, Phase 2 next-generation solar in yellow, and Phase 3 long-duration energy storage pilots in green.

Copper Crossing Battery Storage Land Use Change Wins Florence Approval

Nick Kanavati Jun 25, 2026
Aerial view of a roofless white-walled adobe ruin among desert mesquite, a mountain range in the hazy distance.

The Proposed La Osa Data Center Site: an Aerial View

Eirini Pajak Jun 22, 2026