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For more than a century, SRP has provided reliable, affordable water and power to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. As a community-based not-for-profit water and energy company, SRP acts in the best interest of the people it serves and strives to help build a better future for Arizona.

Dust storm covers the Valley

Microbursts during the monsoon

When thunderstorms roll in during a monsoon storm in the Valley, so does an abundance of wind, which can form microbursts.    What is a microburst?  According to the National Weather Service, a microburst, also known as a downburst, is a localized column of cold sinking air within a thunderstorm. When this cold air plummets to the ground, it disperses at high speed in all directions, often causing damage to nearby

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SRP employee is trimming overgrown trees near power lines

The power of vegetation management 

Vegetation management helps us provide safe and reliable power to the Valley. When trees grow too close to power lines, they can cause power outages and create safety risks. We work hard to keep this from happening.  SRP’s vegetation management program  The SRP Vegetation Management team prunes and removes trees and other vegetation that pose a risk to our power system. Once a tree has encroached on an SRP power line, it becomes our

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Reads Presidents' Volunteer Spirit Awards 2026 with four professional headshots of the winners

SRP’s 2026 Presidents’ Volunteer Spirit Award recipients

Each year, we recognize outstanding employees and retirees with the SRP Presidents’ Volunteer Spirit Awards, celebrating their commitment to serving our communities. Join us in honoring the inspiring volunteer efforts of our 2026 award recipients.  SRP team makes a big impact through small acts  This year’s team award goes to the Customer Modernization Program team, who integrated impactful micro-volunteering efforts into their everyday workflow. The team partnered

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