Salt River Project, demolition contractor Independence Excavating and blasting subcontractor Demtech, LLC, of Saxonburg, Penn., yesterday demolished Navajo Generating Station's three 245-foot-tall boilers with slightly more than 1,000 pounds of explosives. Each of the massive 20,000-ton boilers and support structures rolled to the ground east of the power plant in just 10 seconds following detonation. The boiler demolition is part of SRP's continuing decommissioning of the ne

WHAT: Arizona's monsoon can bring high winds, walls of dust, torrential rain, flooding and lightning, which can suddenly affect Salt River Project's electric system and its customers. An unexpected power outage can be especially costly and disruptive to businesses. To help prepare for storm season, SRP is hosting a free online workshop. Business managers are encouraged to sign up for the free 90-minute webinar to learn how to reduce outage risks and maintain critical operati

WHAT: SRP is sponsoring a FREE Electrical Safety Workshop to educate individuals who work in landscaping, tree trimming, excavating, roofing, HVAC, painting or any construction-related industry. This workshop includes live demonstrations and covers the potential hazards of coming in contact with overhead and underground power lines, which run throughout Valley neighborhoods. Instruction will be in English with Spanish translation available. The following topics will be covere

As part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and invest in 1,000 megawatts of new utility-scale solar energy by 2025, Salt River Project today announced investments in two new solar energy + battery storage plants. The Sonoran Energy Center will be the largest solar-charged battery project in the state and with the addition of these two plants will make SRP one of the largest investors in energy storage in the nation. Combined, these plants will generate enough solar

There is a trucking company in the West Valley that's offering its drivers what no one else in the state does: an innovative all-electric approach to keep truck drivers comfortable when they are parked and resting at the company's Phoenix facility. Not only does this approach make the air cleaner and more breathable by eliminating the need to idle semi-truck engines, it also saves the company money. Schneider, one of the nation's largest trucking companies, is the first fleet

‘Power Up Outage Preparedness’ Workshop Offered in June WHAT: Salt River Project is hosting a free workshop to help business customers prepare for storm season. Business managers are encouraged to sign up to learn how to reduce outage risks and maintain critical operations if the lights go out. Topics covered: Tips to create a business continuity plan Learn about back-up power sources Preparedness tips Grid and electrical system overview Planned vs. Unplanned Outages What SRP

SRP is happy to report the beaver that was spotted in a Salt River Project canal has been safely captured by Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) and taken to a new, remote habitat. SRP worked with SWCC to rescue the little guy who was found in the Grand Canal. SWCC examined him; and once it was determined he was healthy, he was released into the Upper Verde River outside of Chino Valley. "We located an area that is remote with very little human traffic where he can

Salt River Project linemen have returned home after working on the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona from April 27 to May 18 to provide electricity to families who have never before had power. SRP was one of 25 volunteer utilities that participated in the ‘Light Up Navajo’ electrification project led by the American Public Power Association (APPA) and Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA). This week, a total of 228 Native American families now have electricity in their h

Salt River Project this weekend will stop releasing excess water from the two reservoirs on the Verde River with snowmelt runoff conditions diminishing on the Verde and the prospect of additional significant storms lessening considerably. SRP’s six reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers have received about 900,000 acre-feet of runoff from snowmelt and precipitation on the 13,000-square-mile watershed since the start of the 2019 runoff season on Jan. 1, said Charlie Ester, ma

SRP is sponsoring a FREE Electrical Safety Workshop to educate tree workers, landscapers, roofers, painters, scaffold workers and excavators on the potential hazards of working near overhead and underground electrical power lines and other utilities. Any individuals who work around utility lines are encouraged to attend the workshop for their personal safety. Instruction will be in English with Spanish translation available. The event will include safety presentations on over

As more drivers invest in electric vehicles (EVs), companies are looking for ways to provide perks to employees who are driving low- and zero-emission modes of transportation. To date, more than 100 electric vehicle chargers have been installed at Valley businesses thanks, in part, to SRP’s Workplace EV Charging Rebate Program. The companies that have participated are providing their employees the opportunity to charge their low- and zero-emission vehicles at work. Company of

Salt River Project recently launched a new online resource called the SRP Heritage Map, srpnet.com/history, to give the community a renewed sense of adventure and discover hidden history throughout the Valley. The map is a resource for history buffs as well as educators and students, but creators hope everyone will use the SRP Heritage Map to learn about their neighborhoods and SRP’s connection to the community and its role in developing the Valley. The interactive map shows

Salt River Project announced today a collaboration to invest in clean, green energy with zero emissions and provide 100 megawatts of solar generation to the growing Intel Chandler facility. As part of a commitment to invest in more renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions, SRP and Intel reached a 15-year agreement to provide energy from a solar plant that will be built in Eloy, Ariz. by sPower, an AES (NYSE: AES) and AIMCo company. The solar plant will support Intel’s Cha