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Tyler Carlson addresses Mohave Electric Cooperative members
November 10, 2021
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AzGT Assists its Member Electric Distribution Co-ops with Their Annual Meetings

Annual meetings help local co-ops stay engaged with their communities For Immediate Release November 10, 2021 Contacts: Geoff Oldfather, (520)...

Jacqui Clay and J.D. Wallace
November 2, 2021
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AzGT Sponsorships Demonstrate “Concern for Community”

Electric cooperative donated $356,020 to charities and community organizations from 2012 to 2021 For Immediate Release November 2, 2021 Contacts:...

Billy Adams and Martha McSally
October 13, 2021
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AEPCO Distinguished Service Award Recipients 2021 Annual Meeting

Billy Adams Billy Adams was an admired and respected member of the Anza community who not only worked for Anza...

Arizona G&T Cooperatives. 60 years serving our members. A decade of innovation 2012 to 2021.
October 12, 2021
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AzGT Celebrates A Decade of Innovation at Annual Meeting

The electric generation and transmission cooperative has pursued innovation since it began serving Members 60 years ago For Immediate Release...

Arizona G&T Cooperatives (Touchstone Energy Cooperatives). Western Area Power Administration. California ISO.
September 16, 2021
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WAPA Desert Southwest region announces it plans to join the EIM

FOLSOM, Calif. – The Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) is set to welcome a new member, as the California Independent...

September 3, 2021
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Rural Policy Forum Focuses on Economic Development

AzGT helps sponsor rural development and outreach through Local First Arizona For Immediate Release September 3, 2021 Contacts: Geoff Oldfather,...

September 3, 2021
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Schieffelin Substation Increases Electric Reliability in Tombstone Area

New substation expands AzGT’s network For Immediate Release September 3, 2021 Contacts: Geoff Oldfather, (520) 586-5465, C: (520) 444-3473, goldfather@azgt.coop...

July 9, 2021
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Funding Benson Airport Fuel Farm

Benson Municipal Airport Opens Fueling Facility Funded by AzGT Rural Development Loans Governor’s office praises project – “It’s a game...

March 21, 2021
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Enhancing Reliability

AzGT upgrades transmission poles and transformers to benefit electric consumers at the end of the line Contacts: Geoff Oldfather, (520) 586-5465,...

February 17, 2021
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Fueling Economic Development

USDA’s “REDL&G” Loans Will be Used to Build a Fuel Facility at Benson Airport The city of Benson is constructing...

February 5, 2021
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A Mayor Among Us

Machinist Mechanic Joe Konrad starts 2021 as Benson’s new mayor A philosophy that can often be heard echoing among business...

January 29, 2021
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New Truck Gives Crews More Reach

New truck is safer, requires less maintenance – “it even has cruise control and Bluetooth” When the only way to...

January 22, 2021
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GT3 Upgrades Boost Safety and Reliability

Unit starts the New Year with new cooling and fire suppression systems Systems improvements to GT3 (gas turbine 3), one...

January 15, 2021
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Balancing Chemistry Helps Control Costs

Kurt Bayburt explains in Power Magazine a few ways Apache Station remains competitive The concept of how we generate electricity...

November 12, 2020
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Preserving History

AzGT sponsors Benson Historical Museum to help establish new location From the Union Pacific Railroad to Apache Powder, which is...

November 4, 2020
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Best Place to Work in Benson

AzGT wins the category in the first-ever Best of Benson by Herald/Review Media Even with many employees working from home...

October 22, 2020
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Employees Drive Up for Free Flu Shots

COVID-19 pandemic “has definitely raised awareness” of need for seasonal vaccinations (BENSON) When Robert Bivens pulled up to the flu...

October 7, 2020
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AzGT Hosts Voter Registration Event

Voting gives area residents a chance to make their voices heard   For Immediate Release   Contacts: Geoff Oldfather, (520)...

September 15, 2020
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Protecting Data From the Bighorn Fire

Dallon Lines had less than 24 hours to re-route critical communications from Mt. Lemmon site The Bighorn fire in the...

August 7, 2020
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Sharing Success Expands During Pandemic

Partnership between AzGT and CoBank delivers more money to more local groups during the challenges of the pandemic Throughout the...

July 2, 2020
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AzGT, SSVEC Sponsor More Free COVID-19 Blitz Testing in Cochise County

Registered Nurse Susan Lange knows all too well how rural areas are often left behind – and the situation is...

May 26, 2020
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AEPCO Board and Annual Meeting Activities Go Virtual

COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t stop directors from conducting critical business meetings For Arizona Electric Power Cooperatives (AEPCO) Director Dan Barrera, being...

April 14, 2020
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Completing Maintenance in a Pandemic

Scheduled Overhaul Wraps Up at Arizona G&T Cooperatives’ Apache Generating Station, Pandemic or Not   For Immediate Release Contacts: Geoff...