Arizona utilities offering payments for thermostat control when power grid strained
On extremely hot days, SRP, APS and TEP can override the settings on some Arizona customers' smart thermostats to turn air conditioners down and reduce strain on the grid.
Ban on camping in washes, TEP's proposed 14% rate hike, and local No Kings protests
The Tucson City Council votes to ban camping in washes, a controversial new data center named "Project Blue," TEP's proposed 14% rate hike, southern Arizona's No Kings protests, and border wall construction. Plus, Larry Starks on Juneteenth.
TEP proposes 14% rate hike for residential customers
Power company says summer bills could rise by $16 to fund grid investments.
Pima County approves $3.6 billion data center project near fairgrounds
Project Blue promises jobs, tax revenue and tech investment-but faces pushback over water use and infrastructure strain.
Appeals court revives tribal lawsuit against SunZia transmission line
Judges say feds may have bypassed tribal consultation, violating historic preservation law.
TEP vs. city-run utility feasibility; new mom in Border Patrol custody at TMC
The Press Room - May 2, 2025
Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders
President Donald Trump’s coal order splits Navajo leaders—some see jobs and revenue, others warn of health risks and clinging to a fading industry.
AZ Senate President asks to meet with Interior Secretary to talk uranium mining
This is Senate President Warren Petersen's second attempt to rescind former President Joe Biden's 2023 designation of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
Arizona's largest electric utilities express interest in nuclear power
APS, TEP and SRP say they plan to explore nuclear power in a joint media release~
The Buzz: Comparing public and private-owned utilities
As Tucson considers taking over electricity service, we ask what difference public ownership makes.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego questions Energy Secretary nominee on nuclear and clean energy
Chris Wright discusses small modular reactors, clean energy provisions and Arizona’s energy future during Senate hearing.
New Arizona Corporation Commission sworn in, leadership roles announced
Republican Commissioner Kevin Thompson nominated as Chairman.
Commissioner Kevin Thompson advocates for Arizona ratepayers in BlackRock dispute
ACC joins multi-state effort to hold investment companies accountable for federal commitments.
Arizona and Utah lead 19-state coalition to block BlackRock’s utility stake expansion
States urge federal limits on BlackRock’s ownership of public utilities.
Republican candidates lead Arizona Corporation Commission race
Incumbent Lea Marquez-Petersen looks at another four years.
