# Arizona utility plans to keep Four Corners plant operating beyond 2031

> 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.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-05
- **Original source:** [American Public Power Association](https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/arizona-utility-plans-extend-operations-coal-fired-plant-beyond-2031)
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## Continued operation under review

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.

[American Public Power Association](https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/arizona-utility-plans-extend-operations-coal-fired-plant-beyond-2031)

## Existing grid capacity

The plant’s two units provide about 1,540 MW. APS says the existing resource supports reliability and affordability as Arizona demand grows.

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