Phoenix, AZ— November 6, 2025 — The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), the electric utility industry’s leading authority for operational excellence, announced today that Arizona Public Service (APS) has received one of the Association’s 2025 Achievement Awards.

The AEIC Achievement Awards are presented annually to member companies who have clearly demonstrated significant contributions to advancing operational excellence in the electric utility industry.

APS was recognized for its virtual power plant built on customer partnerships. Over the past several years, APS has significantly expanded its virtual power plant capabilities, transforming what started as a pilot into a critical grid resource. APS now operates one of the largest virtual power plants in North America, approaching 200 megawatts (MW). This network includes thousands of customer-owned devices, such as smart thermostats, batteries and electric vehicles, which collectively act as an energy resource to reduce demand during peak periods.