Lowell Observatory, scientists and guests officially dedicated the Tombaugh Telescope during the fourth annual I Heart Pluto Festival, Feb. 18-20. Two pre-festival events – a Cheers to Pluto/Astronomy on Tap program at Mother Road Brewing Company and a Pluto Pub Crawl involving 10 bars and brewhouses – also received strong participation. The keynote Night of Discovery event at the Orpheum Theater featured Astronaut Nicole Stott and a space art display by the International Association of … [Read more...] about Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
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Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
With more than 20 telescopes and hosts from across the region, the free annual Flagstaff Star Party is offering three nights of stargazing into Northern Arizona’s starry autumn nights, along with rich presentations tapping into the global cultural wealth of our night sky heritage. The world’s most accessible star party in the first International Dark Sky City is scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24, at Buffalo Park, occurring during Celebration of the Night – a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
Honoring Entrepreneurial Thinking, Acting
The City of Flagstaff and APS are presenting Moonshot’s 2nd Annual Shoemaker Awards. The invitation-only dinner and awards banquet will take place on June 17 at Little America Hotel. This annual inspirational and entertaining event celebrates stellar moonshot-thinking entrepreneurs from Flagstaff and across Arizona. The 2021-22 Moonshot AZ Pioneer Pitch winners from around the state will present their ideas/products during the cocktail reception for the final round and a chance to win $10,000 … [Read more...] about Honoring Entrepreneurial Thinking, Acting
APS Meeting Challenges, Encouraging Energy Conservation
As utilities face severe weather, the reduction of coal-fired power plants, increasing costs of oil and gas, aging power grids, wildfires, threats of cybersecurity interference and concern that hydro turbines at Lake Powell and Lake Mead may not being able to produce enough power for clients in the Southwest, APS is encouraging customers to conserve energy. “We intend to meet our customers’ energy needs for another 135 years and beyond in a way that reduces our environmental impact,” said APS … [Read more...] about APS Meeting Challenges, Encouraging Energy Conservation
APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless
For some in Northern and Central Arizona, APS provides much more than electricity. The largest electric utility in Arizona, APS contributes more than $10 million annually to community organizations and programs to help those in need of food and/or shelter. “Combatting hunger and ensuring food security are important focus areas within one of our strategic pillars - human needs and services,” said APS Director of Community Affairs Tina Marie Tentori. “For example, our giving programs support … [Read more...] about APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless
APS is Committed to Flagstaff’s Dark Sky Initiative
At APS, keeping the lights on is a top priority, and has been for more than 130 years. At the same time, being a champion of Flagstaff’s Dark Sky initiative means that APS pays careful consideration to the type of APS-owned lighting fixtures installed in streets in communities with dark-sky requirements. As the world’s First International Dark Sky City and Arizona’s leading astronomy hub, Flagstaff holds a unique responsibility for preserving dark skies in the area and being an example for … [Read more...] about APS is Committed to Flagstaff’s Dark Sky Initiative
APS Makes Progress Toward Carbon-Free Commitment
It has been a little more than a year since APS announced its ambitious goal to serve nearly 1.3 million homes and businesses with 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050. Since announcing its clean energy commitment in January 2020, the company reports steady progress in adding more carbon-free resources to meet the growing energy needs of its customers. Last year, APS secured more than 400 megawatts of clean energy capacity, including 200 megawatts of wind power and 75 megawatts … [Read more...] about APS Makes Progress Toward Carbon-Free Commitment
Saving Money on your APS Bill
Find Ways to Save You can find different money-saving options for your energy bill year-round and have access to resources to help you pay your bill in times of need. Finding ways to save money on your energy bill has never been easier. Just visit aps.com/save to explore all our savings tools, plans, tips and assistance programs. Here are some other useful tips: Don’t Let the Heat Escape – Caulk around doors, windows, sill plates and anywhere outside cold air might enter the … [Read more...] about Saving Money on your APS Bill
Exploring Personalized Energy, Money-Saving Tips for Every Business
Whether you own a local flower shop or a manufacturing facility, lighting, air conditioning, IT and other equipment are essential to running your business. We know that each business has unique needs when it comes to the investments needed to maintain operations. Fortunately, you don’t necessarily have to make a big investment to save money on your energy bill. Our Solutions for Business team specializes in working directly with businesses to identify ways to help you save through measures … [Read more...] about Exploring Personalized Energy, Money-Saving Tips for Every Business
APS: Behind the Scenes Keeping the Lights on in Flagstaff
For more than 130 years, Arizona Public Service has been committed to delivering reliable power to our customers. When unforeseen circumstances occur, our Flagstaff-based team is there to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. In advance of monsoon season and heavy snow winters, our team performs proactive improvements to the grid to help bolster reliability when storms do arrive. What customers don’t often see are the people working behind the scenes at every job, from those … [Read more...] about APS: Behind the Scenes Keeping the Lights on in Flagstaff
