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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 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.
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.
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.
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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