Amazing Arizonans: APS CEO explains how the 48th state’s power grid keeps up with growth

This week, I sit down with the CEO of Arizona Public Service, Ted Geisler.

Ted is an Arizona native and grew up working for APS. We discuss the balance between the cost of building and maintaining a reliable power grid and the cost to APS customers.

We also talk about the different ways that electricity is made and delivered in Arizona, from traditional power generation to solar, wind and Hydroelectricity.

We also talk about the role of the Palo Verde Generating Station in Tonopah, which I got to tour earlier this year.

Ted is a very interesting person. It is obvious from our conversation that he has a deep love for Arizona and great pride in the people at APS. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.

Liked the Ted Geisler interview? More about Amazing Arizonans

The Amazing Arizonans podcast debuted in June 2023 and is in its fourth season, with dozens of episodes spotlighting some of the best and brightest to come out of the Grand Canyon State.

Previous guests include Deputy Frank Sloup, Jerry Colangelo, Michael Crow, Jan Brewer and Al McCoy.

Amazing Arizonans is presented by Resolution Copper. Hear and watch the latest episode every Wednesday on KTAR.com, the KTAR News YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts.

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