Desert Crest Energy Storage
Description
A 40-acre battery energy storage system (BESS) and substation project requiring a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning to industrial I3, and a planned area development.
Impact summary
Provides vital energy storage infrastructure for APS and generates significant tax revenue, with safety and fire compliance coordinated through Rural Metro.
Applicant
- Name
- Keith Nictor / Nick Woods (Plus Power)
- Address
- Southwest corner of Gardia Drive and North Bianco Road, Casa Grande area
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Board of Supervisors
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — October 14, 2026
A request for a non-major comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning from general rural to I-3 industrial, and a PAD overlay to develop a 40-acre battery energy storage system and substation.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — August 20, 2026
Requests a comprehensive plan amendment, rezone to Industrial (I-3), and PAD overlay for a 40-acre battery storage system and substation.
Related issues (1)
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