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President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Tuesday to keep coal-fired power plants open past their scheduled retirement dates, including the Cholla Power Plant in eastern Arizona.

Arizona regulators narrowly approved a proposal to allow utility companies to seek yearly rate increases despite opposition from consumer protection advocates.

Arizona Public Service Co. says power was restored to 2,200 residents in northern Arizona following this week's major winter storms.

Homes on the Navajo and Hopi Nations largely rely on firewood to keep warm in the winter. The Wood for Life program is stepping up to meet that need.

The commission that regulates most Arizona utilities will consider changes to the way rooftop solar customers are compensated for excess power generation. The move is opposed by utility companies and members of the solar industry.

Arizona Public Service Company says a network of solar power plants and energy storage facilities helped improve reliability as the company recently experienced its highest-ever electricity demand.

Arizona Public Service Co. customers set the all-time record for energy use twice in two days as a weeks-long heat wave has scorched much of the West.

Coconino County and the American Red Cross have opened a warming center in Flagstaff because of the extreme cold and power outages.

Thousands of power outages have been reported in and near Flagstaff as a major winter storm has brought heavy, damaging winds to the region.

Those impacted by the outages can take shelter at a warming center at the Munds Park Community Church.