TWW hosted a briefing and tour for Arizona elected officials on April 18th. The briefing portion kicked off the event over breakfast in Casa Grande, near the Saint Energy Center tour site.
TWW’s Andy Tobin and John Karakoulakis highlighted the record growth in energy needs forecasted by Arizona utilities and highlight of TWW’s recent whitepaper on BESS standards and safety.
Arizona economist Jim Rounds, Rounds Consulting, and author of the recent AZ Economic Impact Study of AZ Renewables followed with a presentation on the report showing how need for energy infrastructure will drive jobs and economic growth in Pinal County and across Arizona.
Following the briefing, the group drove to NextEra Energy’s Saint Energy site and received a detailed overview from the site operators on how the BESS, the solar panels, and the nearby substation work to provide reliable power for Arizona. Participants learned firsthand about the safety standards and new technology being deployed in Arizona.
