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From the cityscapes to the forests and beyond, we're working to make every day brighter across Arizona. 💡
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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.
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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
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Everyone in Puerto Rico has welcomed our crews warmly - and we mean everyone! #PuertoRicoSeLevanta #PoweringPR
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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
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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
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A good look at the massive #monsoon storm disrupting everyone’s commute home. Stay safe! #azwx
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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.
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APS customers get #SolarAfterSunset with major #CleanEnergy projects announced today. We’re adding 850 megawatts of battery storage and at least 100 megawatts of new #solar generation by 2025. #SolarStorage
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#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
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". @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
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All of our trucks are safely off the barge in Puerto Rico. It’s time to get to work #PoweringPR !
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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.
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APS crews meet with happy customers in Puerto Rico #PoweringPR
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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.
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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
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. @MissAmerica @Grace_Stanke makes a stop at Palo Verde Generating Station. Listen in as she shares her passion for reliable clean energy! #MissAmerica #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #Reliability
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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
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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
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“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.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with our employee and his family during this difficult time.
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Imagine a world with 100% clean energy. We are. Learn more at . #cleanenergy #APSCleanEnergy #CleanEnergy2050
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The power of kindness: This boy in Puerto Rico was being left out of the neighborhood fun because he didn't have a bike. In response, Lineman Gareth Dihel went to the store and purchased him a new ride! #PoweringPR #PertoRicoSeLevanta #linefamily #linelife #randomactsofkindness
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APS crews are hard at work replacing poles in Puerto Rico and answering the questions of some young customers. #PoweringPR
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Even while helping to restore power in Puerto Rico, our linemen are always on the lookout for new, cool recruits. 🕶 😎 🇵🇷 #poweringPR #puertoricoselevanta #linelife #linefamily #lineworker
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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
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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.
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 .
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Reunited: Princess Poppy made it into loving arms after she couldn't find her way down from the top of an electric pole.
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Back in business: Our crews are not only restoring power to homes in Puerto Rico but to businesses as well! #PoweringPR #PuertoRicoSeLevanta
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Today we remember 19 brave wildland firefighters who lost their lives in #Yarnell five years ago. We will never forget their service and sacrifice. #Yarnell19 #NeverForgotten @AZStateParks
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APS crews headed out to California to assist in restoration efforts after massive storms leave thousands in state without power
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Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Here are just a few of the engineers, scientists and leaders who help us power Arizona. #INWED19   #TransformTheFuture
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A letter to our customers from President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Froetscher. Please stay safe, and visit for resources and assistance.
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“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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How it started: How it's going:
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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
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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:
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. @SenJohnMcCain announces launch of SkillBridge, connecting businesses & veterans. @LukeAFB will pilot this new effort. #AZVets2016
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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
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A homeowner gathered our crews for a selfie as they work to restore power to his neighborhood in Corozal, Puerto Rico. #PoweringPR #PuertoRicoSeLevanta
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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.)
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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.
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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
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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
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"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
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We send our thoughts and gratitude to the #AZFire crews that have been incredibly busy over the past couple days protecting our communities. Be safe! @BLMAZFire @azstateforestry @PrescottNF #ormefire
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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.
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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:
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Happy AZ Travel and Tourism Week! This shot of Havasupai Falls was captured by @smathiaphoto . What's ur fave spot in AZ? #NTTW17 #LetsSeeAZ
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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.
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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!
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Happy Lineworker Appreciation Day! Thank you for your dedication to safety, protecting each other & serving our customers. #ThankALineworker
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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
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She shoots, she scores! (with a little help from @Suns @EBled2 and Alan Williams). #gilbertAZ #TheReboundProject
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Our thoughts are with @SenJohnMcCain and his family as he takes on this challenge. Arizonans know firsthand what a fighter he is.
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Safe travels to our crews as they head to Paradise, Calif., tomorrow morning. #CampFire #CampFireParadise #ParadiseStrong
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The Calvary @apsFYI is ready to go to California in the morning to help with restoration in Paradise California #CampFireParadise
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. @Dbacks @GoodyearAZGov Goldschmidt: "Baseball is a great metaphor for life... This field is going to teach so many life lessons to so many kids."
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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!
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In Puerto Rico, the second wave of crews continues working hard to energize the remaining neighborhoods. #PoweringPR #PuertoRicoSeLevanta
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Arizonans want a clean and affordable energy future. We share that goal. Together, we’ll build a clean energy vision that is right for Arizona.
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Public information officers from across AZ connect & dig into storytelling best practices during @apsFYI #AZPIO Symposium at @Cronkite_ASU .
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Celebrating veterans at @PhoenixMercury Hoops and Heroes night with @azvets and @azvetcareers ! Our VETRN group had fun forming fan tunnel for players, including #WNBAAllStar @DianaTaurasi . Go Mercury!
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Congratulations @PHXRisingFC on a great season. We look forward to cheering you on in 2019! #RisingAsOne #UpRising
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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:
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Good news: Starting Feb. 1, APS customers will begin receiving lower energy bills because we are passing savings on. Find out more at
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Some rainbows have buckets of linemen rather than pots of gold! APS linemen working through the rain in Grass Valley, CA.
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#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
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If you look west from Phoenix during the winter months, there’s a good chance you’ll see recycled water vapor rising from the nation’s largest carbon-free energy generator. #PaloVerdeGen #CleanEnergy #NuclearEnergy 📷: @paulshow06
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We honor the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who have served our country. Happy Memorial Day, Arizona! #MemorialDay #Winslow #Arizona
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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
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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.
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We have a number of customers in Prescott, Mayer, Dewey without power due to #GoodwinFire . Please check for updates.
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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 .
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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
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We give thanks for the beauty and wonder of Arizona. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Opening ceremony at Portland Lineman Rodeo. We have 2 journeyman teams & 3 apprentices participating. Good luck!
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Crews are headed to #Paradise , California today to help restore power to those affected by the #CampFire . Stay safe out there!
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#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. 🎨
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Today we remember bravery & sacrifice of #Yarnell19 and send condolences to their families, friends, communities.
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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
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Before our crews arrived in Puerto Rico, APS employee Jennie Vega traveled to the island to help rebuild her family home. #PuertoRicoSeLevanta #PoweringPR
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Hey @SRPconnect , we love what you are doing for federal workers in Arizona. We admire your commitment to always helping those in need! #NationalComplimentDay
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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
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Our volunteers helped pack 1,440 large family food bags—which equals 6,048 meals—at @StMarysFoodBank . Great work!
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"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
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Today @AZStateParks dedicated Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park honoring service & sacrifice of the #Yarnell19 . #NeverForgotten
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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.
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