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Key Points
Arizona Public Service Co. wants to build a new natural gas plant near Gila Bend.
The plant will be built in two phases. One will meet rising statewide energy demand. The other will serve power-hungry customers like data centers.
A proposed subscription model would allow data centers to fund the plant's second phase. Officials say that will prevent cost shifts and allow data centers to lock in long-term rates.
This move comes as utilities across grapple with how to meet future power needs.
APS has been criticized for walking back its clean energy targets and adding natural gas generation to its portfolio. Officials say the new plant will ensure reliable service for customers.