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Aerial map of Casa Grande, Arizona, showing the proposed 480-acre data center site west of the city along Gila Bend Highway. Two adjacent parcels are labeled Property Owner 1 (purple) and Property Owner 2 (red), separated by a Future APS Substation site (yellow).

$140M Claim Puts Casa Grande Data Center Entitlement Before Council Aug. 3

Jul 22, 2026
Casa Grande weighs a Prop 207 waiver to resolve a $140 million data-center claim with binding water, power, and noise terms. Council votes Aug. 3.
Conceptual rendering of a Project Midway data center building with white and gray panels, wood-tone accents, a glass entrance with a canopy, desert landscaping, and a parking lot

No decision on Project Midway: P&Z sends 215-acre data center back for answers

Jul 20, 2026
Pinal County's P&Z Commission delayed a vote on the Project Midway data center near Casa Grande. Power, water and noise questions sent the case back.
Black Bloom Energy Server cabinets displayed under blue lighting at the company’s 2010 launch.

Data Center Hearing: Project Midway Rezoning Set for July 16

Jul 15, 2026
Pinal County hears the Project Midway data center rezoning July 16. What the 21 proposed stipulations say about water, noise, and power near Casa Grande.
Storage tanks, piping and processing buildings at the Florence Copper facility, with Poston Butte rising in the background.

Florence Copper to Apache Junction: Scholarships, Hiring and Possible Expansion

Jul 12, 2026
A Florence Copper Apache Junction update covered scholarships, hiring and production milestones. The company says its technology could expand.
A classroom in a microschool with students learning.

Family-Run State 48 Microschool Waits on Pinal County as Neighbors Raise Concerns

Jul 8, 2026
Neighbors cite traffic and noise as the family-run State 48 microschool seeks a special use permit. Pinal County hears the case July 16.
Rendering of the Valley Farms Energy Center's southern edge along East Bartlett Road, showing the planned oleander screening.

Valley Farms Energy Center Wins Approval, Reversing 2025 Denial

Jul 6, 2026
Pinal County supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the Valley Farms Energy Center near Coolidge. The 400 MW battery project targets summer 2028 power needs.
Five empty chairs in a Sonoran desert setting with a data center in the background with a magnifying glass and some icons indicating search for water, infrastructure, location and other items.

Florence Data Center Committee: Council Seeks Members

Jul 1, 2026
Florence Council will advertise for a Florence data center committee to review environmental, infrastructure, public service, and economic impacts.
Florence Memorial Park Cemetery with American flag in the middle with gravestones behind it.

Florence Cemetery Water Overhaul Ahead of Cremation Garden in Memorial Park Master Plan

Jun 30, 2026
Florence Town Council reviewed the Florence Memorial Park master plan and put cemetery water repairs ahead of a proposed cremation garden.
Carollo Engineers' integrated water cycle diagram, presented to the Florence Town Council on June 16, 2026, maps the connections among surface water, groundwater, treatment, distribution, wastewater, and reuse systems. (Image: Carollo Engineers)

Florence Council Acts on Water Plan, Backflow, PFAS

Jun 29, 2026
Florence Water Master Plan update approved with $390,820 Carollo contract. Council also passed backflow ordinance and PFAS litigation action.
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

Jun 26, 2026
SRP, APS, and TEP are evaluating Arizona nuclear plant site locations statewide, with study results expected by late 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

Jun 25, 2026
Florence Council unanimously cleared a Copper Crossing energy battery storage land use change Tuesday, paving way for non-lithium battery research.
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

Jun 24, 2026
Pinal supervisors approved the Sunridge Power natural gas plant, a 1,360-MW combined cycle facility near Red Rock targeting 2032 commercial operation.
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

Jun 22, 2026
Fly over the proposed La Osa data center site, from Sasco's ruins to the enormous sweep of Greene Wash. The rezoning vote is August 26, 2026
County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

Jun 20, 2026

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on June…

Casa Grande Council Approves Cactus Mine General Plan Amendment for 1,833 Acres

Casa Grande Council Approves Cactus Mine General Plan Amendment for 1,833 Acres

Jun 17, 2026
Casa Grande Council approved the Cactus Mine general plan amendment, clearing a 1,833-acre land use change for Sacaton Mine expansion.
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

Jun 13, 2026
Florence planners backed a Copper Crossing battery storage land change for SRP's non-lithium pilots. The Town Council decides June 16.
Two dogs running at a dog park in Queen Creek.

Council Approves $274K Contract to Build Coolidge Dog Park

Jun 10, 2026
Coolidge council approved $274,375 to build the Coolidge dog park at Regional Park. Grant funds and impact fees cover three fenced dog areas.
Commission Denies 400-Megawatt Valley Farms Battery Project near Coolidge

Commission Denies 400-Megawatt Valley Farms Battery Project near Coolidge

Jun 9, 2026
Pinal County Planning Commission voted 6-3 to recommend denial of the Valley Farms Energy Center, a 400-megawatt battery storage project near Coolidge.
Two photos of Plus Power battery storage facilities. The top photo shows a ground-level view down a corridor between two long rows of white battery cabinets. The bottom photo shows an aerial view of a walled facility with battery cabinets arranged in a grid, a substation in the foreground, and farmland visible beyond the perimeter wall.

San Tan Valley Council Addresses Copper Basin Battery Storage Questions

Jun 6, 2026
Resident questions on cost, safety, and ownership led the San Tan Valley Council to address Copper Basin battery storage before endorsing it.
Copper Basin Energy Storage Project vicinity map.

Copper Basin Battery Energy Storage Advances in San Tan Valley

Jun 3, 2026
Pinal County's P&Z recommended approving the Copper Basin Energy Storage project in San Tan Valley. The 250 MW battery would support SRP's grid by 2031.
Pinal County Delays La Osa Data Center Vote; Residents Call for Regulations

Pinal County Delays La Osa Data Center Vote; Residents Call for Regulations

Jun 1, 2026
Pinal County delayed the La Osa data center vote to August 26. Many residents called for a moratorium and regulations before any approval.
Koepnick Property San Tan Valley Hearing Continued, Town to Decide Fate

Koepnick Property San Tan Valley Hearing Continued, Town to Decide Fate

May 29, 2026
Pinal County continued the Koepnick Property San Tan Valley hearing to an uncertain date, sending the 351-home project to the new town after July 1.
Sunridge Power: 1,360-MW Natural Gas Plant Clears Commission

Sunridge Power: 1,360-MW Natural Gas Plant Clears Commission

May 27, 2026
Pinal County planners back Sunridge Power, a 1,360-MW natural gas project near Red Rock. The permit now heads to the Board of Supervisors.
San Tan Valley Incorporation Reshapes Pinal County TIMP; Public Comment Opens Through May 27

San Tan Valley Incorporation Reshapes Pinal County TIMP; Public Comment Opens Through May 27

May 20, 2026
Pinal County's draft 2026 TIMP shows a revenue drop tied to San Tan Valley incorporation. Public comment is open through May 27.
Arizona Wallet App Now Holds Vehicle Registration and Title Documents

Arizona Wallet App Now Holds Vehicle Registration and Title Documents

May 18, 2026
Arizona Wallet now lets residents store vehicle registration and title documents digitally, with renewal alerts.
Cactus Mine Land Use Change Would Grow Casa Grande Industrial Land by 9 Percent

Cactus Mine Land Use Change Would Grow Casa Grande Industrial Land by 9 Percent

May 8, 2026

The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend…

Casa Grande Adopts Effluent Policy to Guide Recycled Water Use

Casa Grande Adopts Effluent Policy to Guide Recycled Water Use

May 6, 2026
Casa Grande City Council adopted the Effluent Allocation Strategy on May 4, setting a 20/40/40 split for reserve, industrial, and residential uses.
Coolidge Pays $145,000 to Resolve Sundance III Water-Supply Error

Coolidge Pays $145,000 to Resolve Sundance III Water-Supply Error

May 3, 2026
Coolidge approved a $145,000 Sundance III settlement to secure water supply. The deal enables a 38-lot subdivision approved in 2005.
SRP, NextEra Strike 3,000 MW Solar Deal to Power Arizona Growth

SRP, NextEra Strike 3,000 MW Solar Deal to Power Arizona Growth

May 1, 2026
The SRP NextEra solar agreement will deliver 3,000 MW of new solar generation across Arizona by 2034, powering about 595,000 homes.
Coolidge Council Backs Garrett Motors Rezoning Request

Coolidge Council Backs Garrett Motors Rezoning Request

Apr 29, 2026
The Coolidge Council approved the Garrett Motors rezoning of 1.445 acres from residential to commercial on April 27, 2026. The applicant plans to pave the site as a used car lot.