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APS Uses ‘Growth Pays for Growth’ Model to Develop New Natural Gas Plant
PHOENIX, October 30, 2025--Arizona Public Service announced plans to build the Desert Sun Power Plant, a new natural gas facility designed to meet Arizona’s growing needs.
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