Palo Verde Generating Station
Nuclear Electric Power GenerationArizona, United States201-500 Employees
Palo Verde Generating Station is a nuclear electric power facility located near Tonopah, Arizona, and forms a core part of the APS generation fleet. It generates more than 32 million megawatt-hours annually, supplying power to more than four million homes and businesses and serving as a reliable backbone for customers in the Southwest. The plant operates within the nuclear energy sector, contributing clean, carbon-free electricity to the grid. Based in Arizona, the facility has a workforce comprising hundreds of employees and is connected to APS, the parent company’s broader utility operations. Recent developments include APS expanding its personnel and pursuing various energy projects, such as the construction of new power plants, while continuing to address regulatory matters and environmental compliance as part of its broader operations.