ACC Approves AEPCO Natural Gas Units

October 12, 2022

Trico Electric Cooperative is pleased by the decision of the Arizona Corporation Commission, approving Arizona Electric Power Cooperative’s (AEPCO) financing application for efficient, fast-ramping natural gas units at AEPCO’s existing Apache Generating Station. Trico has partnered with AEPCO to buy power from these units, and the decision will help Trico in its mission to provide sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions to our Members.  

Trico has set a goal of reducing its emissions by 50% by 2032, and we will achieve that goal by significantly increasing our solar generation resources. Trico recently commissioned our Chirreon Solar and Battery Facility (Chirreon) in Pinal County.  With Chirreon, our existing Avion Solar Facility near the Marana Airport, our SunFarm at our headquarters in Marana, and our portion of the Apache Solar Facility, we have over 25MW of solar generation capacity.  Trico also has 15MW of battery resources (at Chirreon) and expects to add another 25MW of battery capacity in 2023.  In the coming months, we expect to announce additional projects that will significantly expand our solar and battery resources.  

The newly approved gas units are vital to support this expansion of solar resources because they provide fast-ramping, all-hours reliability. Maintaining a diverse set of generation resources helps Trico maintain reliability, meet its emissions reductions goals, and keep costs down. These newly approved units are cost-effective, more efficient, and even have the ability to operate using green hydrogen as fuel, in the future.

We appreciate the work of AEPCO’s team and thank the Arizona Corporation Commission for supporting Arizona’s electric cooperatives. As always, Trico is dedicated to serving our Members with sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.

OUR LATEST NEWS

CEO Column: 2023 Annual Meeting

You’re invited to our Annual Meeting on April 1, 2023 February 23, 2023 Most consumers likely don’t equate active involvement with their electric company with helping their community. But Trico...Read More

Beware of Scams

Beware of Scams February 22, 2023 We’re always looking out for our Members. That’s why we want to you be aware of scams that Members have told us about. Some...Read More

Keeping Our Communities Clean

Keeping Our Communities Clean February 20, 2023 Concern for community is one of the seven cooperative principles. In January, several Trico employees and their families picked up trash along a...Read More

GET IN TOUCH

Review Us
Trico Electric Logo

Please take a moment to review your experience with us. Your feedback not only helps us, it helps other potential members.

WHERE TO FIND US
OUR NEWSLETTER

Sign up for LIVEWIRE, our
monthly newsletter.