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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

Jun 26, 2026 6 min read
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 6 min read
Florence Council unanimously cleared a Copper Crossing energy battery storage land use change Tuesday, paving way for non-lithium battery research.
County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

Jun 20, 2026 5 min read

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on June 17 to approve the Copper Basin battery storage project, clearing the final county hurdle for the 250-megawatt facility in San Tan Valley. Plus Power expects commercial operation to begin in…

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 7 min read
Casa Grande Council approved the Cactus Mine general plan amendment, clearing a 1,833-acre land use change for Sacaton Mine expansion.
CDC Warns Parents Not to Use Recalled Nara Organics Formula

CDC Warns Parents Not to Use Recalled Nara Organics Formula

Jun 13, 2026 1 min read
Nara Organics recall affects formula sold at Target and online. Arizona families should check CDC guidance before using the product.