Arizona Public Service plans to build a new 2,000 MW gas plant—and let data centers buy in. (AZ Central)
The Desert Sun Power Plant will be built in two phases: one to meet rising statewide demand, the other funded by data centers through a subscription model that lets them cover construction costs and lock in rates for decades.
APS says the approach prevents costs from piling up for residential customers, but environmental groups see another retreat from clean energy goals in favor of fossil fuel expansion.