activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 19
- Community Giving Program Local Community GrantmakingDonated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021.
- Community Philanthropy Local Community GrantmakingDonated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021.
- Community giving and charitable donations Local Community GrantmakingDonated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021, supporting local initiatives through financial contributions.
- Electricity generation at Apache Generating Station Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns and operates the Apache Generating Station near Cochise, Arizona, with a generating capacity of 625 megawatts, providing baseload power to member utilities.
- Grid Reliability and Market Integration Grid Reliability & Efficiency AdvancementImproved grid reliability and efficiency by joining the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market, enabling real-time energy balancing across regional systems.
- Investing in Renewable Energy Projects Clean Energy Policy & Project DevelopmentSecured a $485 million USDA grant for renewable energy projects and collaborated with public power utilities on the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation.
- Operating Telecommunications Infrastructure Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber network for phone and data relay services.
- Operating and Maintaining Power Generation Facilities Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns and operates the Apache Generating Station, generating 625 megawatts of electricity near Cochise, Arizona.
- Participating in Energy Markets Grid Reliability & Efficiency AdvancementJoined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to improve grid reliability and efficiency.
- Participation in regional energy markets Grid Reliability & Efficiency AdvancementJoined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to enhance grid reliability, optimize energy dispatch, and improve operational efficiency through real-time energy trading.
- Power Generation at Apache Generating Station Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns and operates the Apache Generating Station near Cochise, Arizona, generating 625 megawatts of power.
- Providing Electricity Transmission Services Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns, operates, and maintains 866 miles of transmission line and 36 substations to transmit power from Apache Station to northwestern Arizona and to municipal customers.
- Renewable Energy Development and Collaboration Clean Energy Policy & Project DevelopmentSecured a $485 million USDA grant for renewable energy projects and collaborates with public power utilities on initiatives such as the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation.
- Renewable energy development and collaboration Clean Energy Policy & Project DevelopmentCollaborates with public power utilities on renewable energy projects such as the Apache Solar Project and secured a $485 million USDA grant to advance renewable energy infrastructure and grid modernization.
- Telecommunications Infrastructure Operations Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber network used for phone and data relay services.
- Telecommunications infrastructure services Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber optic network used for phone and data relay services, supporting internal and external communications needs.
- Transmission Services for Municipal Customers Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesProvides transmission services to a growing number of municipal customers through an extensive network of 866 miles of transmission lines and 36 substations that deliver power from Apache Station to northwestern Arizona.
- Transmission and grid infrastructure operations Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesOwns, operates, and maintains 866 miles of transmission lines and 36 substations that deliver power from Apache Generating Station to northwestern Arizona, ensuring reliable electricity transmission across the region.
- Transmission services for municipal customers Electric Power Generation and Transmission ServicesProvides transmission services to a growing number of municipal electric utilities, enabling reliable delivery of power across service territories.
advocacy · 2
- Environmental Stewardship and Advocacy Healthcare Quality Recognition & AccreditationRecognized with a Bronze award in ADEQ's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program for exceeding environmental compliance requirements, reflecting ongoing advocacy and commitment to environmental responsibility.
- Environmental stewardship and compliance Healthcare Quality Recognition & AccreditationRecognized with a Bronze award in ADEQ's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program for exceeding regulatory requirements in environmental performance and sustainability practices.
capacity building · 2
- Workplace Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Non-Discrimination Policy ImplementationCommits to creating an inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, supporting employee equity and compliance with employment laws.
- Workplace equity and inclusion initiatives Non-Discrimination Policy ImplementationCommits to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, promoting equity and compliance with employment laws.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Blackstart Recovery for Grid Resilience blackstart recoveryThe organization employs blackstart recovery protocols to restore power after a complete grid failure, ensuring resilience and rapid service restoration.
- Digital accessibility compliance web_accessibility_standards_complianceDesigns and maintains the organization’s website in compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A and AA standards to ensure equitable access for individuals with disabilities.
- Digital accessibility compliance web_accessibility_standards_complianceDesigns and maintains its website in compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A and AA standards to ensure equitable access to information for individuals with disabilities.
- Ensuring Mutual Benefit in Service Expansion mutual_benefit_evaluationThe organization evaluates new service proposals to ensure they provide mutual benefit for both existing and prospective members, fostering equitable growth and shared value.
- Ensuring Web Accessibility web_accessibility_standards_complianceThe organization designs its website to comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A and AA accessibility standards to ensure it is accessible to all users.
- Equitable and inclusive workplace policies equal_opportunity_employmentImplements comprehensive anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and no-retaliation policies that apply to employees, contractors, and vendors, ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion across all employment practices.
- Mutual benefit evaluation for service expansion mutual_benefit_evaluationEvaluates new service proposals by assessing their impact on both existing and prospective members to ensure that expansions or changes maintain equitable benefits across the membership base.
- Proactive long-term operational resilience long-term_operational_planningUses long-term planning, research, and preparedness strategies—including blackstart recovery protocols—to ensure reliable power restoration and sustained operational stability in the face of major disruptions.
- Proactive long-term operational resilience long-term_operational_planningUses long-term planning, research, and preparedness strategies—including blackstart recovery protocols—to ensure reliable power restoration and sustained operational continuity after major disruptions.
- Promoting Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination equal_opportunity_employmentThe organization prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics in employment decisions and extends these anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies to all workplace interactions, including with coworkers, contractors, and vendors. It also enforces a no-retaliation policy for reporting such incidents.
- Strategic Long-Term Operational Planning long-term operational planningThe organization guides its major operational decisions through long-term research, planning, and preparation to ensure sustainable and effective operations.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Apache Solar Project
Collaborative solar energy initiative with public power utilities to expand renewable generation capacity and support member cooperatives
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Deployment
Deployment of battery storage systems in partnership with Sierra Southwest Cooperative to enhance grid reliability for member cooperatives
Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Participation
Real-time energy market participation through CAISO to improve grid reliability, reduce costs, and optimize energy dispatch
Rural Economic Development Loans
Financing program supporting infrastructure projects such as the Benson Airport Fuel Farm to stimulate local economic growth
relationships · 33
who they work with
- Anza Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors and Sierra leadership
- Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
- CAISO Partner — Joined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to improve grid reliability and efficiency.
- Central Arizona Water Conservation District Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- City of Benson Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- City of Mesa Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- City of Safford Partner — Transmission customer of ARIZONA ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
- City of Willcox Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- Cochise Economy Partner — Partnered to support economic development in rural communities.
- Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
- Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
- Electrical District No. 3 Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- Graham County Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
- Graham County Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
- Lincoln County Power District No. 1 Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- Local First Arizona Partner — Sponsored rural development and outreach initiatives through Local First Arizona.
- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- Mohave Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
- Mohave Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
- Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
- Public Power Utilities Partner — Collaborated on the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation.
- Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services (Sierra) Partner — Operates under the AzGT banner alongside AEPCO.
- Southwest Public Power Agency Partner — Class B member of AEPCO
- Southwest Public Power Agency Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors and Sierra leadership
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
- Touchstone Energy® Network — Member of a national alliance of electric cooperatives.
- Town of Thatcher Partner — Transmission customer of ARIZONA ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
- Trico Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
- Trico Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
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