Springerville Generating Station Fuel Conversion
Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Springerville, Arizona, United States
Source: Tucson Sentinel
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is converting the coal-fired generating station near Springerville, Arizona, to operate on natural gas by 2030. This conversion aims to reduce carbon emissions by about 40%, maintain reliable and affordable service, support local employment, and extend the life of the plant. The plant currently produces about 800 megawatts of electricity using coal and is part of TEP's
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Springerville, Arizona, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tucson Sentinel
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is converting the coal-fired generating station near Springerville, Arizona, to operate on natural gas by 2030. This conversion aims to reduce carbon emissions by about 40%, maintain reliable and affordable service, support local employment, and extend the life of the plant. The plant currently produces about 800 megawatts of electricity using coal and is part of TEP's goal to achieve net-zero direct greenhouse emissions by 2050. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arizona |
City | Springerville |
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Source | Tucson Sentinel |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-08-14 |
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