INFRASTRUCTURE
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Readers chime in: What do you think of the Project Blue data center project?
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a proposal that allows Tucson Electric Power to power a local data center called Project Blue. Here’s what our readers think about it.
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Arizona Corporation Commission greenlights Tucson data center energy agreement
The vote comes amid a growing national backlash to data centers, which have been shown to lead to contaminated water supplies, higher utility bills, and an increase in health issues in surrounding communities.
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SRP begins canal dry-up, relocating fish and repairing miles of water infrastructure
This year, SRP will use its newest tool: the Menzi Muck, a spider-like excavator designed to climb in and out of the canal without ramps.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport sees flight reductions amid government shutdown
Amid the government shutdown, the FAA is reducing flight capacity at 40 major airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, to maintain safety.
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Commission candidates, Arizonans upset over state’s increasing utility rates
In June, Arizona Public Service requested a 14% rate increase, set to begin in 2026. The parent company of APS made more than $600 million in profits in 2024.
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Flight delays at Sky Harbor, other airports may be just a taste of shutdown woes
Air traffic controllers at Phoenix Sky Harbor and other airports are working without pay during the government shutdown.
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Arizona’s electric vehicles will soon lose access to HOV lanes. Here’s why
If you’re used to cruising solo in the HOV lane during rush hour because of your electric vehicle, that could soon cost you at least $400.
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White House scraps water expert’s nomination as states hash out Colorado River plan
A veteran water expert from Arizona says the Trump administration withdrew his nomination to lead the federal agency that oversees water management in the western US.
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Trump’s tax bill will likely make electricity prices soar in Arizona
Until now, electricity prices through solar energy have gone down 42%—but Trump’s new law will raise them 61%.
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Judge orders Trump administration to release EV charger funding in AZ, 13 other states
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in funding for the build out of electric vehicle chargers in Arizona and 13 other states.
