APS CEO discusses Cholla conversion, reliability and Arizona’s energy future
APS President and CEO Ted Geisler recently joined The Mike Broomhead Show on KTAR 92.3 FM to discuss APS’s plans to convert two units at the Cholla Power Plant in northeastern Arizona from coal to natural gas — a project designed to support reliability for existing customers and Arizona’s continued growth.
During the interview, Geisler highlighted the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, affordable energy to customers, and how the proposed conversion would make use of existing infrastructure at the long-time power plant site. Transitioning the Cholla Power Plant would add approximately 380 megawatts of additional energy, which is enough to serve about 61,000 Arizona homes. Geisler also discussed the project’s potential economic impact and how a diverse energy mix helps APS meet customer needs.
The conversation underscored APS’s focus on customers: planning ahead, investing wisely and maintaining reliable service as Arizona’s energy needs evolve.
APS serves 1.5 million homes and businesses in 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties and is a leader in safely delivering reliable affordable electricity in the Southwest. APS maintains a diverse range of energy resources, including nuclear from the Palo Verde Generating Station, natural gas, coal, solar, wind and energy storage – a mix that’s about 58% clean. With 140 years of experience serving Arizona, APS is the main subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW).
