Today, we mourn the loss of a member of the APS family. Rick Castillo was more than a coworker; he was a husband, a son, a father, a grandfather, a friend, a mentor to youth and a brother to his crew. We share in the grief of his friends and family.
And they're off! 50 APS employees are headed for Puerto Rico this morning to help get the power back on. Safe travels! Follow their journey on our social media.
#PoweringPR
How do these neighbors thank our APS crews after their power is restored? With a feast! Fifty APS crew members joined the neighborhood for dinner, leaving behind an Arizona flag with their signatures as a thank you. “It was wonderful!” said APS’s Les Rainey.
#PoweringPR
Family and friends of crews going to Puerto Rico said their goodbyes this morning. These employees are headed down for a six-week deployment to get the power back on for Puerto Ricans who have been without power since September.
#PoweringPR
A beautiful tribute to a member of the APS family, Ricardo Castillo. Today, we grieve his loss, celebrate his life and remember the impact he had on all of those around him.
#TBT
Honoring the generations that came before: From Supervisor Joe Carter, “We tried to recreate this picture taken in 1962. The only person that anyone could identify was the gentleman standing on the pole - John Bolley. The second picture was taken in 2018."
#ThrowbackThursday
".
@SenJohnMcCain
was Arizona through and through. He lived his life to serve his country and our state, and we will always be grateful for his legacy and his example." – Don Brandt, CEO, Arizona Public Service
A woman had to evacuate so quickly from the
#ViewpointFire
that she was not able to bring her dog and was devastated. When APS Linemen Robbie Houle and Robbie Long went in to de-energize services in the area, they were able to save the dog and return him to his grateful owner.
Tonight’s storm was a doozy. Our folks are working hard to get power restored as quickly as they safely can. We know it’s not easy to be without power and appreciate your patience tonight.
Our thoughts are with first responders battling the
#TinderFire
tonight. We are coordinating directly with emergency personnel on scene and are ready to respond should we be asked to de-energize lines. Stay safe out there. 📷:
@FirelinePIO
Coming home: After spending the last several weeks helping restore power in Puerto Rico, our crews arrived to PHX today amidst claps, hugs and tears. Welcome back!
#PoweringPR
#PuertoRicoSeLevanta
Due to today's high temperatures throughout the western U.S., we need your help to conserve energy today, especially between 3-8 p.m. Please avoid using discretionary appliances such as washers, dryers and dishwasher and raise your thermostat a few degrees
“We are taught to understand, correctly, that courage is not the absence of fear, but the capacity for action despite our fears.”
@SenJohnMcCain
Thank you for your courage, commitment and leadership to Arizona and our country.
Crews and trucks are headed to Puerto Rico in early January to help restore power to the hundreds of thousands still without electricity since September hurricanes.
#PoweringPR
Congratulations Jeff Guldner on being named president of
@apsFYI
. Jeff joined the company in 2004, and in his new role, oversees all areas of APS except nuclear generation.
“This is why we traveled 3,000 miles.” The look on these children’s faces as the power was restored to their school made all the effort worth it.
#PoweringPR
Great day to be at the ballpark with
@Dbacks
to dedicate the Erubiel Durazo Field in Douglas, AZ, today. This is the 40th field in the “Diamonds Back” program. “Today, Douglas has won a World Series!” –Mayor
@RobertYUribe
Supply My Class 2.0 starts now! K-12 teachers at schools in APS territory can win $500 to get their classrooms ready for the school year. Tag a teacher in your life below and apply now ->
#supplymyclass
Make sure your volume is turned up so you can hear the sound of pure joy as a neighborhood in Puerto Rico gets the lights back on after months of darkness.
#PoweringPR
We are deeply saddened to report that an APS employee died, and another was injured, in an accident on Sunday night while they were performing planned maintenance. They were working in downtown Phoenix in an underground vault that houses electrical infrastructure. 1/5
Our equipment will be arriving soon in Puerto Rico, thanks to the behind-the-scenes work of our supply chain team. Follow our journey as we assist in
#PoweringPR
.
Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Here are just a few of the engineers, scientists and leaders who help us power Arizona.
#INWED19
#TransformTheFuture
“We lost an Arizona legend yesterday. Congressman Ed Pastor was a dedicated public servant and advocate for human rights. He championed everything from
@PhxChildrens
to light rail to nuclear energy. His legacy to our state and our nation lives on.” – Don Brandt,
@apsFYI
CEO
Teachers spend an average of $530 out of pocket to purchase classroom supplies every year. We want to help our teachers get their classrooms ready for students. Check back Monday to see how.
#supplymyclass
“It makes us feel like we are with family even though we’ve been away from our families for so long.” Thank you, Puerto Rico, for welcoming us with open arms.
#PoweringPR
#PuertoRicoSeLevanta
We may not need to move our clocks ahead for
#daylightsaving
, but we are definitely saving daylight here in Arizona. With several major
#solarstorage
projects, we will be able to store
#solar
during the day to use at night when customers need it most.
#SolarAfterSunset
It’s a jungle out there. Literally. Here, lineman Ronny Hockman works to clear vegetation in Puerto Rico so that crews can put up a new line.
#PoweringPR
When a young osprey got tangled in some bailing wire, our crew in
#Flagstaff
came to the rescue in their bucket truck! Lineman Tim Poudrier and
@azgfd
helped to untangle this beautiful bird. 📸: Tim Macy
Home sweet home: After a long deployment in Puerto Rico, our last crews returned to Arizona, bringing back new friendships, great memories and full hearts.
#PoweringPR
#PuertoRicoSeLevanta
Puerto Rico is getting a little bit brighter this Valentine's Day as our crews continue to energize homes, one neighborhood at a time.
#PoweringPR
#PuertoRicoSeLevanta
A mobile transformer has arrived in
#Goodyear
to replace one struck by lightning in last night’s storm. Crews are in the process of hooking it up as safely and quickly as possible. Estimated restoration for those impacted by this outage is midnight:
Calling K-8 public school teachers! We want to help you get your classroom ready for the start of school. Enter to win our Supply My Class: APS Teacher Awards. You could receive $500 for school supplies!
#SupplyMyClass
A homeowner gathered our crews for a selfie as they work to restore power to his neighborhood in Corozal, Puerto Rico.
#PoweringPR
#PuertoRicoSeLevanta
Happy 133rd birthday, APS! Back in 1886, our founder was granted the area’s first electric and gas service franchise by the Phoenix City Council.
Today we have 6,300 employees and proudly serve 1.2 million Arizonans across the state. (Pictured: Downtown Phoenix in the 1890s.)
Can you imagine being without power for 5 months? In Puerto Rico, that has been a reality for many families since September storms devastated the island. Here, Danny Ortega, a Planner from Douglas, AZ, gives us an inside look into life on the island and what APS is doing to help.
As one chapter ends, another begins. Last night, crews arrived home from Puerto Rico to a heart-warming welcome as the next wave was preparing to head to the island to continue the restoration effort.
#PoweringPR
Today our energy mix is already 50% clean. We have 10 large-scale solar plants across the state and innovative battery storage that makes solar available at night.
#KeepingArizonaOn
"When I told my mom, very proudly, that my company was sending crews down to help, she said that makes me feel so grateful that people haven't forgotten us," says employee Jennie Vega, recently returned from Puerto Rico.
#PoweringPR
#PuertoRicoSeLevanta
We have been named one of the world’s “Top 100 Green Utilities” by
@energyintel
. Our inclusion on this list reflects a long-term effort to make smart investments in a cleaner grid. The electricity we provide our customers is 50% clean and getting cleaner.
Due to federal corporate tax cuts, we've requested
@CorpCommAZ
approve $119 million bill reduction for customers. If approved, reduction will offset $95 million revenue increase that resulted from rate review decision in August. Learn more:
Casa Grande is building a Vintage Neon Sign Park thanks to a $144K grant from
@savingplaces
and
@AmericanExpress
. Yesterday, folks from
@cgmainstreet
,
@cgazgov
Historic Preservation Commission &
@CGVHS
gathered to send off Horseshoe Motel & AZ Edison neon signs for restoration.
Tonight's storm system includes strong winds. If your power goes out, please report it at . If you see a downed line, assume it is energized. Stay at least 100 feet away and call 911, then APS. Stay safe out there!
Our thoughts are with the communities of Superior, Miami, Globe and surrounding areas and the first responders on the front line battling the
#TelegraphFire
. For information on evacuations, shelters and progress against the fire, visit the Telegraph Fire information Facebook page
What a festive night at the
@apsFYI
Electric Light Parade celebrating the “Magic of the Holidays.” Thank you to
@PhoenixParks
for this wonderful tradition, and thank you to everyone who participated and attended. Happy holidays!
Happy 103rd anniversary,
@GrandCanyonNPS
! Everyone knows this national park is one of the most stunning places to visit in AZ. Here are some fun facts about the Grand Canyon that you might not have known:
#LinemanAppreciationDay
is a great opportunity to thank those who do the dangerous but rewarding jobs that energize AZ homes and businesses. To our crews – and all of the critically important people that help keep the lights on – we say thank you and be safe.
#ThankAUtilityWorker
300 teachers have received $500
#SupplyMyClass
awards–with more to come! Details: supplymyclass DOT com
Pictured:
A. Gonzalez, Desert Willow Elem
#CasaGrande
D. Johnson, Dunbar Elem
#PHX
J. Zienka, Mtn View Prep
#Cottonwood
M. Esquivel & K. Burrell, HL Suverkrup Elem
#Yuma
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of support this week from the community,
@phoenixpolice
and
@PHXFire
, our partners at the
@cityofphoenix
and local businesses nearby. We thank our downtown customers for their patience as crews worked around-the-clock to restore power safely.
THANK YOU! Because of your efforts yesterday, there was a noticeable drop in energy usage, and we ask you to please help again today. We have the resources we need to continue providing you power, but we are asking for your help as a precaution. Visit .
Tonight we get to celebrate just a few of the amazing teachers in
#Arizona
at a
#PhoenixSuns
game! They received APS and
@Suns
#STEM
Mini-Grants to educate their students through unique, fun projects.
#STEMupAZ
#Substations
of the future are here: We love supporting public arts projects in
#DTPHX
, especially when art transforms a substation into a walkable, active pedestrian space for neighbors. Thank you, local artists, for helping us contribute to the vibrancy of our communities. 🎨
A group of more than 20 APS employees will depart Phoenix this Sat., Nov. 21, to head to Paradise, CA, to assist in power restoration following the devastating fires in the area. A second wave of transmission crews will depart Dec. 1. Watch this channel for updates.
#CampFire
Before our crews arrived in Puerto Rico, APS employee Jennie Vega traveled to the island to help rebuild her family home.
#PuertoRicoSeLevanta
#PoweringPR
Hey
@SRPconnect
, we love what you are doing for federal workers in Arizona. We admire your commitment to always helping those in need!
#NationalComplimentDay
We understand that there are families struggling to pay their bills and we want to provide assistance. We have a number of resources available, and encourage you to give us a call at (602) 236-8888
"Our employees have worked hard to make APS No. 5 among all electricity companies in the U.S. for installed solar. Importantly, we achieved that while keeping rate increases less than the rate of inflation over the last 20 years."
@Froetscher
Starting tomorrow, APS customers will see an average reduction of $5.40 on their monthly bill as a result of $119 million in federal corporate tax cuts.