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APS to Seek License Renewal for Palo Verde Generating Station’s Nuclear Units
PHOENIX, March 16, 2026--Arizona Public Service has notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of its intent to renew operating licenses for Palo Verde Generating Station.
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