APS Prioritizes Reliability, Affordability in 2026 Integrated Resource Plan
Business Wire•02/11/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Four Corners operation beyond 2031 could save customers close to $1 billion
- ➤Annual energy use forecast to double by 2041 from 2026 levels
- ➤Peak demand projected above 14,500 MW in 2041, growing 3.4% annually
- ➤APS expects approximately 6,000 MW of battery storage by 2030
- ➤Annual retail sales forecast to reach about 80,600 GWh in 2041
Expert Statements
Mike Eugenis, APS Director of Resource Planning
“Reliability is nonnegotiable”
Mike Eugenis, APS Director of Resource Planning
“We developed this IRP by evaluating a wide range of scenarios over the next 15 years to ensure APS is prepared to serve customers who count on us for reliable and affordable service throughout Arizona.”
Mike Eugenis, APS Director of Resource Planning
“A reliable electric system requires a diverse mix of resources that can serve customers under a wide range of conditions and all hours of the day, including periods when solar, wind and battery resources may not be available to meet customers’ needs.”
APS Prioritizes Reliability, Affordability in 2026 Integrated Resource Plan
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