SRP news releases

March 2010


March 19: Roosevelt Lake reaches record capacity
SRP's largest reservoir is holding more water than ever

March 18: SRP buys entire output of Iberdrola Renewables' Dry Lake 2 Wind Power Project
Doubling its commitment to wind power

March 11: SRP Board approves change in price plans
Agrees to overall average 4.9% annual increase, other options

March 10: Teachers encouraged to apply for SRP education grants
Grants to focus on math, science, technology and social studies

March 4: SRP hosts high-tech workshop for high school students
SEMI High Tech U introduces Tolleson HS students to high-tech fields/solar industry

March 1: Landmark water-rights ruling turns 100
Kent Decree of 1910 led to development of the Salt River Valley

February 2010


Feb. 16: President John M. Williams will not seek second term

Feb. 12: Prescott and Prescott Valley enter agreement with SRP over Big Chino water management issues

Feb. 10: Navajo Generating Station employees build shed for Page food pantry

Feb. 10: SRP optimistic about this year's runoff
Survey finds deepest snow since early 90s

Feb. 8: SRP to host level 2 quagga mussel training
Two-day session offers watercraft inspection at mussel-infested Lake Pleasant

Feb. 3: SRP highest in west with business customers
Receives 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Distinction for Electric Utilities

January 2010


Jan. 26: SRP offers free electrical safety workshop
Event helps tree workers, landscapers, excavators avoid danger

Jan. 22: Tessera Solar and Stirling Energy Systems unveil world's first commercial-scale SunCatcher plant, Maricopa Solar, with partner SRP
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and the U.S. Department of Energy commemorate milestone

Jan. 19: Storms prompt SRP water releases
Salt River will likely be flowing through Valley starting this weekend

Jan. 19: SRP, Ace Hardware offer weather-stripping deal
Get free pack of weather stripping with purchase of 2 at participating stores

Jan. 14: Teachers encouraged to apply for SRP education grants
Grants to focus on math, science, technology and social studies

Jan. 6: SRP's annual northside canal dry-up starts Friday

December 2009


Dec. 28: SRP begins 2010 pricing process
Price increase proposal that was delayed being revised downward

Dec. 22: SRP announces holiday energy-saving contest winners
Customers submitted energy-saving ideas and voted for their favorites

Dec. 17: SRP's new Springerville power plant fully operational
400 megawatts of coal-based energy adds to diverse fuel portfolio

Dec. 16: Transmission project unanimously approved by ACC
Abel-Moody project will improve electric reliability for SRP customers

Dec. 9: SRP, Ace Hardware offer air-filter deal
Get free air filter with purchase of five at participating stores in Valley

Dec. 2: SRP offers discounted heat pump checkup
Customers can take advantage of 16-point inspection through Dec. 31

Dec. 1: SRP employees to fill school bus with gifts
More than 320 kids to receive christmas gifts from SRP employees

November 2009


Nov. 24: Schools to receive solar energy systems from SRP
SRP solar for schools program to offset electricity & provide curriculum for classrooms

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

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