AES IN ARIZONA

Bringing clean energy to every Arizonian 

At AES, we’ve been working to deliver on our clean energy commitments to Arizona, providing solutions that work for Arizona now, and in the future.  With energy and local demands increasing, we’re developing renewable energy solutions such as wind, solar and energy storage to optimize energy use throughout the state. Our work is helping Arizona meet its ambitious 3 GW energy storage target, one of the largest in the country, while powering economic development and ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable clean energy in local communities.  

 

Currently, we have more than 1.3 GW of operating resources and 1.25 GW under construction in the state, which will provide customers in Arizona continuous access to renewable energy and has the potential to provide millions of dollars in property tax revenue for state and local  governments. In addition to this significant economic impact, we invest in school districts, municipalities, tribal communities, and non-profits as part of our long-term commitments to the state. 

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Our impact in Arizona

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40 MW

Under construction

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55 projects

Operating projects in the state

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2009

Year AES began operating in the state

Building partnerships to strengthen communities 

 

We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible renewable energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities. That’s why we partner with communities to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development. 

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PARTNERSHIPS 

Together with Intel

Constructed in 2021, East Line Solar in Pinal County, Arizona, is helping Intel Corporation reach their goal to achieve 100% renewable energy use across their global manufacturing operations by 2030. Part of Salt River Project’s (SRP) Sustainable Energy Offering, East Line Solar delivers 100 megawatts of renewable energy to Intel Corporation’s Chandler Ocotillo Campus, one of Intel’s largest global semiconductor manufacturing sites. The solar project created up to 350 construction jobs and will generate $10 million in tax revenue over its 25-year lifetime.

Impact:  

 

Partnering with SRP to help Intel Corporation meet their renewable energy goals  

Creating hundreds of local construction jobs while generating $10 million dollars in tax revenue that will help fund county services such as education and municipalities. 

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East Line Solar 

 

“Intel is proud to support new, renewable energy built in Arizona and we are looking forward to East Line Solar supplying our growing Arizona manufacturing operations. For more than a decade, Intel has been one of the top voluntary corporate purchasers of green power, currently supplying our US and European facilities with 100% green power. Our goal is to achieve 100% renewable energy use across our global manufacturing operations by 2030 and projects like East Line Solar help make green power more accessible to all.” 
- Marty Sedler, Intel Director of Global Utilities and Infrastructure.

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Committed to supporting our landowners

We understand the importance of protecting farmland and preserving the local environment when developing renewable energy projects. AES seeks opportunities to deliver added value through our best practices in project development to protect the land for future generations.  

 

We offer landowners opportunities to tap into new sources of revenue on their land while retaining ownership throughout the entire life of the project. For many, this is a welcome complement to land use and an opportunity to diversify their land investment while hedging against volatile commodity prices. For others, our projects offer an income stream and land-use option where none otherwise existed.  

 

Our team and landowners work together, in partnership, from the early stages of site discussions, through permitting, construction and operation. The landowner relationship with AES is built on trust and open communication, ensuring our projects create a long-lasting, positive impact for our landowners and local communities. 

Local impact

 

The stable tax revenue generated by each of our projects fund county services such as education and food banks. On top of this, we have worked hard to bring community benefits through employee volunteerism, donations and meaningful partnerships. 

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Megawatts in development include 746 MW solar, 1745 MW solar + storage, 977 MW wind, and 300 MW standalone storage capacity  

More than $176M future tax in forecasted revenue generation

More than 2,150 construction jobs created 

Proud members of 

 

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