Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Heather Cole’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arizona Power Authority Commission Virtual Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed and approved claims for the Hoover Operations Fund and APA. Discussions covered power operation metrics, including precipitation levels and reservoir capacity. The Executive Director provided updates on Colorado River operating guidelines, the Pinal Solar Project, and the potential for a Battery Energy Storage System project utilizing federal grant funding. The commission also approved the 2027 budgets for the APA and Hoover Operations Fund, including a new billing method, and authorized the engagement of consultants to assess grant viability.
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Arizona Power Authority Virtual Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission addressed conflict of interest declarations and reviewed financial reports, specifically covering Hoover Operations Fund and APA claims. Key discussions centered on two proposed budget scenarios for the 2027 operating year, necessitated by energy generation forecasts and the need for composite rate adjustments. The Board reviewed power operation reports including precipitation metrics, reservoir capacities, and system contents. The Executive Director presented updates on Colorado River operations, the use of post-retirement benefit funds for turbine purchases, the potential development of a Battery Energy Storage System at Hoover, the status of the Pinal Solar Project, and the marketing of renewable energy certificates. Finally, the Commission approved an Interagency Service Agreement with the Attorney General's Office for the 2027 fiscal year.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arizona Power Authority Commission Commission Meeting And Executive Session
The Commission meeting will feature a presentation on the financial and operational effects of large utility companies joining the SPP Markets+ Day-Ahead Market on smaller public power entities. Additional agenda items include a review and approval of expenditures and financial reports, an update on Colorado River basin water data and power operations, and an Executive Director report covering Colorado River initiatives, customer consultation strategy, Pinal Solar Project updates, and renewable energy certificates. Business items include a consideration to seek a refund from funds held by the Arizona Electric Power Cooperative for resource procurement services.
Apr 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arizona Power Authority Notice And Agenda Of Commission Meeting And Executive Session
The meeting agenda includes a presentation from the Western Area Power Administration regarding Hoover layoff power, a review and approval of expenditures, financial reports, and claims, and a report on power operations matters, including Hoover Dam issues and Colorado River Basin water reports. The Executive Director report will cover updates on the Pinal Solar Project, the Renewable Energy Certificates program, Colorado River developments such as federal authorization and post-2026 negotiations, a CREDA update, and restitution related to a fraudulent joint audit.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
