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Arizona Utilities TEP and APS 2026 Plans Keep Fossil Fuel Reliance Despite Clean Energy Additions

Tucson Electric Power and Arizona Public Service filed 2026 Integrated Resource Plans that add renewables and storage but still expand gas generation and, for APS, extend coal use at Four Corners to 2038. Critics say the plans prolong costly fossil dependence and high bills for ratepayers, with APS also seeking a 14% rate hike.