Desert Crest Battery Energy Storage System
Summary
A 40-acre battery energy storage facility and substation is planned near Casa Grande to support electrical grid reliability for APS, bringing significant tax revenue and modern energy infrastructure.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates approximately $1 million annually in local property tax revenue.
Local utility customers, APS, and county taxpayers through increased tax revenues and grid stability.
Nearby property owners may experience industrial land-use adjacency, though no opposition was recorded.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — October 14, 2026
A 40-acre battery energy storage facility and substation is planned near Casa Grande to support electrical grid reliability for APS, bringing significant tax revenue and modern energy infrastructure.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — August 20, 2026
Desert Crest Energy Storage LLC requested a comp plan amendment, rezone to Industrial (I-3), and PAD overlay for a 40-acre battery energy storage system and substation near Casa Grande. The project received favorable review and a unanimous recommendation for approval.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — July 1, 2026
The county approved rezoning and planning documents for a 68-acre battery energy storage facility near Coolidge, despite neighbor opposition, to support electrical grid reliability.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — June 17, 2026
The board approved comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, and PAD overlay for a major 250-MW battery storage facility in San Tan Valley.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — May 21, 2026
NextEra Energy Resources proposed a 400-megawatt battery storage facility on 68 acres near Coolidge, sparking intense community debate over fire safety, toxic smoke risks, and water depletion during construction. Despite support from utility and labor representatives, residents and city officials raised strong objections, leading the commission to recommend denial.
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