Project Timeline
2025
Communications with key stakeholders, including Rural Metro Fire Department, San Tan Valley and Pinal County community members, local renewable energy experts, and policymakers to introduce the project.
2026
January: Engagement with Pinal County on the permit process
February: Open house to introduce the project to the public; project permits submitted to Pinal County
June: Unanimous approval from both the San Tan Valley Town Council and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors
2027
Continued engagement with neighbors, local stakeholders, businesses, government officials, and utility personnel
2028
Anticipated final design of the Copper Basin facility
2029
Anticipated commencement of construction
2031
Anticipated commercial operation date
Local Outreach
Copper Basin Energy Storage is being developed with a focus on meeting the needs of the SRP grid and the customers it serves. We are committed to working with the San Tan Valley community and keeping its residents involved throughout the development process.
Community Benefits
The Copper Basin Energy Storage facility will be a good neighbor and a valuable asset to the surrounding community for decades to come. The project will provide necessary capacity to the region with no air polluting emissions. As a static facility with insignificant traffic and minimal municipal services, the Copper Basin facility will have little impact on neighbors. Significant project benefits to the community include:
High-paying construction jobs
Enhanced resiliency from a new, state-of-the-art power resource
Expanded property tax base for the local district