SRP news releases
November 2009
Nov. 20: SRP selects Iberdrola Renewables for solar project
Output from 20-megawatt PV facility would be sold directly to SRP customers
Nov. 19: SRP to host quagga mussel training event
Friday's free session will offer hands-on watercraft inspection exercise
Nov. 19: SRP's annual Southside Canal Dry-up starts Friday
Nov. 16: SRP launches holiday energy-saving contest
Customers to submit unique energy-saving ideas and vote for their favorite
Nov. 16: Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to release annual report on the state's Hispanic market
Nov. 11: SRP's Pinal Customer Center named LEED Gold Certified
New Queen Creek building recognized for its green construction
Nov. 6: Innovative 'Living Zero Home Tour' visits Phoenix raceway
SRP customers given free opportunity to win refrigerator donated by GE
October 2009
Oct. 27: SRP awarded DOE stimulus funds for two projects
Customers to benefit from grants for Smart Grid, transmission reliability
Oct. 26: SRP announces board appointments
Oct. 22: Committee recommends new power line
East Valley transmission project will improve electric reliability
Oct. 22: SRP to fund emission controls for school buses
A+ Bus Program to offset diesel emissions, lower pollution
Oct. 12: Arizona's first wind farm wins award, brings together U.S. Interior Secretary Salazar, energy leaders and Navajo County families to dedicate Dry Lake Wind
Oct. 8: SRP launches social media platform
Will communicate with customers through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
Oct. 1: SRP Board approves two price actions
Decisions result in no increase to customer electricity bills
September 2009
Sept. 30: Interior Secretary Salazar to join energy leaders, Navajo County families to dedicate Arizona's first commercial-scale wind farm
Sept. 28: 100 years of hydro power from Roosevelt Dam
First electricity delivered to Valley on permanent basis started Oct. 1, 1909
Sept. 17: SRP, Honeywell and ASU SkySong to host high-tech workshop for Scottsdale's Arcadia and Coronado High School students
SEMI High Tech U to introduce students to technology industry
Sept. 14: Winner of air conditioner to get new unit installed
Chandler resident participated in 'SRP Living Wisely in the Desert Tour'
Sept. 10: University of Phoenix Stadium, Big Red Go Green
Every Arizona Cardinals home game will be powered by clean, renewable energy
Sept. 1: SRP Board approves delay in base-price increase
Management to proceed with fuel reduction and renewable energy fund
August 2009
Aug. 19: SRP and Tessera Solar Announce 1.5 MW Maricopa Solar Plant with Stirling Energy Systems SunCatcher Technology in Peoria, Arizona
Aug. 18: SRP applies for stimulus funds to help customers
Federal funds could reduce customer expenses, improve service
July 2009
July 23: "Learning Grants by SRP" funds innovative school programs
Grants strengthen math, science and technology curricula in six counties
July 22: Small business owners get tips for recession
W. P. Carey School and SRP host Small Business Leadership Academy
July 16: SRP highest-ranked in West with residential customers
Receives 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Distinction for Electric Utilities
July 10: SRP begins 2009 pricing process
Five public open houses meetings scheduled in August across Valley
July 8: SRP PowerPartner Program a 'win-win'
Demand-response test event a success for SRP, Valley companies
June 2009
June 30: Slow growth, economy impact SRP financials
June 25: SRP offers safety tips for monsoon storms
Steps Taken to Protect Power Lines and Poles from High Winds
June 15: SRP submits application for power line permit
Utilities seeking approval for East Valley transmission project
May 2009
May 12: Construction of Arizona's first wind energy farm continues
63 megawatts of renewable energy will come from facility near Snowflake
May 7: SRP donates $25,000 to area food banks
Agencies seeing a dramatic increase of people in need of services
