Arizona utility agrees not to shut off power for nonpayment above 95°F

On 2026-04-19, Arizona Public Service agreed in a $7 million settlement not to disconnect electric service for nonpayment when forecast highs are 95°F or higher. The agreement was announced by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes in response to a lawsuit partly prompted by a 2024 death after a customer’s power was disconnected. The event is a utility customer-disconnection policy change affecting electricity service in Arizona.