Governor Katie Hobbs Invests $15.6 Million to Strengthen Arizona’s Energy Grid, Reduce Power Outages, and Lower Costs

On December 11, 2025, Governor Katie Hobbs awarded $15.6 million for four grid resiliency projects that will strengthen and modernize Arizona's power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other disasters.

Awarded through the Governor's Office of Resiliency's Arizona Grid Resilience Grant Program, the four grid improvement projects will help reduce the number of outages and outage durations for households and businesses in Arizona by investing in grid modernization and resilience projects. With a cost match from awardees, Arizonans will benefit from a $27 million investment in Arizona's grid system.

"I'm investing in Arizona's affordable energy future and strengthening our energy system because it's critical to the success of our families and businesses. These projects will significantly boost grid reliability, decrease power outages, reduce wildfire and extreme weather risks, and lower costs for Arizonans," said Governor Katie Hobbs. "Investments in Arizona energy are investments in growing our economy, creating more jobs, and ensuring opportunity for all Arizonans. I will continue to strengthen Arizona's affordable energy economy so Arizona can thrive now and in the future."

"The Arizona Grid Resilience Grant Program invests in modernizing the Arizona power grid to protect Arizonans. These awarded projects reach customers in every county of the state and address critical areas vulnerable to extreme weather risks," said Maren Mahoney, Director of the Governor's Office of Resiliency. "These innovative improvements to our energy system will help prevent extreme weather damage and reduce impacts on Arizona families and businesses."

Read the full press release here.