Casa Grande's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Samba Energy Center battery energy storage facility on April 2, 2026. The 36-acre BESS will support APS grid operations and generate up to $14 million in local tax revenue.

APS previewed plans for a six-figure Coolidge Regional Park grant for courts as part of its 140-year beautification initiative. A formal announcement is forthcoming.

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

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.