SRP news releases
November 2008
Nov. 20: SRP names new manager for Latino relations
Tony Moya to build, strengthen ties to Hispanic community
Nov. 19: SRP alerted to mail fraud scheme
Fraudulent letters offer phony SRP checks valued at more than $3,000
Nov. 19: SRP's annual Southside Canal Dry-up starts Friday
Nov. 13: SRP donates $2 million to charitable organizations
Employee Boosters' contributions surpass last year's totals
Nov. 10: SRP, University of Phoenix partner to promote renewable energy
University to purchase renewable energy credits to offset energy usage
Nov. 3: SRP warns customers about thieves posing as utility workers
October 2008
Oct. 29: SRP hosts public open houses for East Valley power line
New substation and transmission line needed for growing energy demand
Oct. 20: SRP sponsors Latino Cultural Connections events
Monthly events will highlight Valley cultural and entertainment venues
Oct. 8: SRP launches online annual report
2008 edition features streaming videos, environmental savings
Oct. 6: SRP Board approves 5.9% fuel-cost adjustment
Increased natural gas, purchased-power expenses raise generation costs
Oct. 3: SRP planning for 2 Pinal County natural gas power plants
Generating facilities needed to meet growing demand for peaking power
Oct. 2: Candidates pitch for votes at political rally
Oct. 1: SRP to plant more than 7,000 trees to commemorate D-Backs' runs
Trees to be planted in area destroyed by forest fires
September 2008
Sept. 23: Arizona science teachers meet to learn about new discoveries/technologies
Sept. 17: SRP wins 2008 Global Metering Award
Utility recognized for extensive deployment of Smart Meter technology
Sept. 16: SRP to begin pickup of appliances for recycling
Sept. 9: SRP launches appliance recycling program
Customers can get cash, save energy and help the environment
Sept. 5: SRP considering fuel-cost adjustment
Increased natural gas, purchased-power expenses raise generation costs
August 2008
Aug. 28: SRP takes aim at quagga mussels
Supports 'Don't Move a Mussel' campaign entering busy boating weekend
Aug. 26: SRP donates $10,000 to Youth at Risk program
Program to provide mentoring to teens
Aug. 19: SRP warns of utility fraud
Customers targeted by scam artists asking for credit card payments
Aug. 15: SRP to clear vegetation along Pecos Road
Aug. 14: SRP Unveils Route Alternatives for East Valley Power Line
New Substation and Transmission Line Needed for Growing Energy Demand
Aug. 12: SRP to install new pollution controls at CGS
Agreement with EPA will reduce emissions from Arizona power plant
July 2008
July 31: SRP recognized by NWS for storm readiness
Company's efforts promote safety and protect property
July 28: SRP to buy output from Arizona's first wind energy farm
63 megawatts of renewable energy will come from facility near Snowflake
July 23: 2008 runoff season filled SRP reservoirs
Plentiful season means less pumping, but drought conditions continue
July 21: SRP hosts renewable energy workshop for middle school students
Mesa students to learn about engineering careers and renewable energy
July 17: SRP highest-ranked in west with residential customers
Receives 2008 J.D. Power and Associates distinction for electric utilities
July 16: Small Business Leadership Academy Launched
July 15: Arizona small business IBC joins SRP EarthWise Solar Energy
July 8: Gatorade and SRP EarthWise Solar announce largest customer-owned solar energy system in Arizona
June 2008
June 12: SRP agrees to purchase of clean geothermal energy
10 megawatts of renewable energy will come from New Mexico facility
June 11: SRP wins NERO energy-efficiency award
M-Power is largest pre-paid metering program in North America
June 10: Arizona's largest renewable energy plant commences commercial operations
SRP, APS customers receive new biomass energy
June 10: Cragin Reservoir to host Free Fishing Day
Saturday's event will be part of 'National Get Outdoors Day'
June 9: SRP proposes new East Valley power facilities
New substation and transmission line needed for growing energy demand
