{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/aps-four-corners-plant-operations-beyond-2031",
  "slug": "aps-four-corners-plant-operations-beyond-2031",
  "category": "renewable-integration",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-05",
  "sourceName": "American Public Power Association",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/arizona-utility-plans-extend-operations-coal-fired-plant-beyond-2031",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "United States",
    "Generation planning",
    "Grid reliability",
    "Arizona"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Arizona utility plans to keep Four Corners plant operating beyond 2031",
    "summary": "Arizona Public Service says extending the 1,540 MW coal plant could reduce customer costs compared with retiring it in 2031, subject to resource planning.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Continued operation under review",
        "paragraphs": [
          "APS said on October 2 that it plans to operate Four Corners beyond 2031 and will keep evaluating the decision through its integrated resource planning process."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "American Public Power Association",
            "url": "https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/arizona-utility-plans-extend-operations-coal-fired-plant-beyond-2031"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Existing grid capacity",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The plant’s two units provide about 1,540 MW. APS says the existing resource supports reliability and affordability as Arizona demand grows."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}