Why SRP Ratepayers and Irrigation Users Need SRP Landowners Alliance Salt River Project (SRP) is an integral part of Arizona’s landscape, providing both electric power and water services to millions of residents. However, as the demands on SRP’s infrastructure grow, so do the challenges faced by its ratepayers and irrigation users. This is where the […]
In recent years, Arizona has faced significant changes in its energy landscape, particularly with the closure of coal-fired power plants like the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) in Page, Arizona. Managed by Salt River Project (SRP), the shutdown of NGS in November 2019 marked the beginning of a challenging transition for many rural communities, especially those
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With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies, tech companies like Google and Microsoft are grappling with significant increases in energy consumption, complicating their efforts to meet ambitious climate commitments. Google’s emissions surged by 13.5% from 2022 to 2023, and Microsoft’s by 29% from 2020 to 2023. These trends highlight the formidable challenges posed by
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On July 10, President Biden signed the Fire Grants and Safety Act into law, marking a significant win for the nuclear power industry. Included in this legislation is the ADVANCE Act, which aims to expedite the deployment of new nuclear reactors, crucial for meeting the rising energy demands driven by AI and tech industries. For
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Video released by TerraPower Jun 18, 2024. TerraPower has begun construction on the first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear project in Wyoming. The beginning of construction activities on the Natrium™ demonstration project site marks the first advanced nuclear reactor project under construction in the Western Hemisphere. Implications for Arizona The exponential growth of the tech industry, particularly in
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