The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite the community to the APS Community Pulse event, an essential forum for engagement and dialogue, generously sponsored by APS and The Center. The event is scheduled for 8-10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, at The Center, 1280 E. Rosser St. in Prescott. The APS Community Pulse event is designed to address pressing issues impacting our community through interactive sessions and dynamic discussions. This gathering is designed to offer an opportunity for … [Read more...] about APS Offers Community Pulse Event
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Solar Battery Field to be Constructed in Chino Valley
Construction for the multi-million dollar Battery Energy Storage System, BESS, is scheduled to begin in October at the existing Arizona Public Service (APS) solar field located at 1900 E. Road 4 South in Chino Valley. Explaining details of the project to the Chino Valley Town Council and several members of the public during an early evening town council meeting on April 26, APS Division Director for Northern Arizona Mackenzie Rodgers said when complete, BESS will capture solar energy during … [Read more...] about Solar Battery Field to be Constructed in Chino Valley
APS Meeting Challenges, Encouraging Energy Conservation
As utilities face severe weather, the reduction of coal-fired power plants, increasing costs of oil and gas, aging power grids, wildfires, threats of cybersecurity interference and concern that hydro turbines at Lake Powell and Lake Mead may not being able to produce enough power for clients in the Southwest, APS is encouraging customers to conserve energy. “We intend to meet our customers’ energy needs for another 135 years and beyond in a way that reduces our environmental impact,” APS … [Read more...] about APS Meeting Challenges, Encouraging Energy Conservation
APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless
For some in Central and Northern Arizona, APS provides much more than electricity. The largest electric utility in Arizona, APS contributes more than $10 million annually to community organizations and programs to help those in need of food and/or shelter. “Combatting hunger and ensuring food security are important focus areas within one of our strategic pillars - human needs and services,” said APS Director of Community Affairs Tina Marie Tentori. “For example, our giving programs support … [Read more...] about APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless
