Utilities

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that Salt River Project is subject to state public records laws that require governmental bodies to make most documents accessible to the public.

The border city of Nogales is getting a long-awaited update to its wastewater treatment plant. It’s the first upgrade in15 years, and is expected to cost about $40 million.

Metro Phoenix's largest electricity provider is planning rate increases again this year. Salt River Project will hold two open meetings next week to give customers a chance to learn more about the proposal.

Tucson Water is piloting a new program at its Sweetwater Wetlands and recharge facility to cut down on excess vegetation that hinders its water reclamation system.

SRP’s Shade Tree Program is set to return in 2025. Any SRP customers who want to participate can get two free shade trees — if they complete an online workshop.

As soon as he is inaugurated Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump could revoke that rule and others aimed at slowing climate change, fulfilling a campaign promise to end what he called a “regulatory jihad to shut down power plants.”

A bill to allow Salt River Project to begin exploring locations on federal land for a potential pumped storage hydropower system is headed to the president’s desk.

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted Tuesday to uphold a controversial fee on Arizona Public Service’s solar customers.

Phoenix leaders will consider a plan to help reach the city’s goal of creating zero waste by 2050.

This summer was the hottest on record in the Valley, and local governments are grappling with how to respond to the growing threat of extreme heat. In Tempe, city officials are considering microgrid power sources to keep certain community spaces cool, even in an emergency.