Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station will mark four decades this year as one of the nation's largest producers. Here's what to know about nuclear energy in Arizona.

In an unusual joint announcement on Feb. 5, Arizona’s three largest electric utilities said they are teaming up to explore ways to provide more power through the expanded use of nuclear energy.

Arizona already has one of the largest nuclear power plants in the nation and more might be coming — though possibly in smaller form and years down the road. In an unusual joint announcement on ...

The plant — located in Tonopah, about 55 miles west of downtown Phoenix — began operating in 1985. It provides enough energy today to power about 4 million homes and businesses in Arizona ...

PHOENIX — Arizona’s three major utilities want to amp up nuclear power in Arizona to meet a growing demand for electricity. But first, they need to convince people who may be sour on the idea.

Arizona Public Service (APS) is prepared with sufficient power supply, upgraded electrical equipment and emergency response ...

The largest utility companies in Arizona — Tucson Electric Power, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project — say a new nuclear reactor could be operating in the state in ...

In Arizona, the Palo Verde Generating Station has supplied power to parts of Arizona since the mid-1980s. The three-reactor plant is an hour west of Phoenix, just off the I-10.

The plant — located in Tonopah, about 55 miles west of downtown Phoenix — began operating in 1985. It provides enough energy today to power about 4 million homes and businesses in Arizona ...