The Palo Verde Generating Station in the Arizona desert is the only large nuclear power plant in the world that is not near a large body of water. The power plant cools and condenses the steam that it produces by using treated sewage water from several nearby cities and towns.

1 day ago · The nation’s largest nuclear power plant sits on 4,000 acres west of the Valley. Located west of the Metro Phoenix near the remote town of Arlington, Arizona, is the largest nuclear power ...

1 day ago · APS serves about 1.4 million customers across 11 of Arizona's 15 counties, and owns and operates the Palo Verde Generating Station—one of the nation's largest nuclear power plants. "New nuclear ...

2 days ago · 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

2 days ago · APS, which serves residential and business customers in 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, has a commitment to provide 100% clean power, including nuclear, by 2050. APS’ current energy mix is about ...

1 day ago · In fact, Arizona is home to the second biggest nuclear power plant in the U.S. That’s the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, which is around 56 miles southwest of Phoenix.

Palo Verde Generating Station (PVGS) is considered the largest nuclear energy facility in the United States. It is located approximately 55 miles west of downtown Phoenix near the community of Wintersburg, Arizona. It has the greatest generating capacity of all American nuclear power plants, producing a total of 3,810,000 kilowatts.

Powering Arizona 24/7, 365. Palo Verde Generating Station has been one of the nation’s largest power producers for nearly 30 years – all of it clean and carbon-free. As the heart of the APS generation fleet, it provides the foundation for the reliable service our …

Jan 16, 2025 · Arizona Quick Facts. Arizona's Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is the second-largest nuclear power plant in the nation. In 2023, it accounted for 4% of the nation's nuclear generation and 27% of Arizona's total net generation from all sources.

Palo Verde Generating Station has been the nation’s largest power producer of any kind for more than 25 years – all of it clean and carbon-free.