LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2026

Price: $70 per person (price includes transportation & lunch)

Capacity: 40 people

Required: Valid form of government ID

This experience will be conducted as a guided driving tour of Palo Verde Generating Station. Guests are welcome to attend. Additional security screening and visitor requirements may apply prior to the tour.

Join the 2026 ANS Winter Conference for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Palo Verde Generating Station, the nation's largest producer of clean electricity and one of the most significant nuclear power facilities in the United States. As the cornerstone of the Arizona Public Service (APS) generation fleet, Palo Verde has provided reliable, carbon-free electricity to the Southwest for more than three decades.

During this guided driving tour, participants will gain insight into the operation of this three-unit commercial nuclear power station, which generates more than 32 million megawatt-hours of electricity annually—enough to power more than 4 million homes and businesses across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and California. Attendees will also learn how Palo Verde's innovative approach to sustainability sets it apart as the nation's only commercial nuclear generating station not located on a natural body of water, using more than 20 billion gallons of reclaimed municipal wastewater annually to cool the plant.

This exclusive experience offers attendees the opportunity to explore one of the world's premier nuclear generating facilities while learning about its role in providing reliable, carbon-free electricity, supporting regional energy security, and contributing more than $2.6 billion annually to Arizona's economy. Participants will hear firsthand from plant personnel about the technologies, operations, and highly skilled workforce that have enabled Palo Verde to remain a leader in commercial nuclear power generation for more than 30 years.

Important Visitor Information

To ensure a smooth arrival and entry into the facility, please review the following requirements before the day of the tour:

Identification Requirements

  • All participants must present a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID.
  • If using a state-issued driver's license or identification card, digital IDs will not be accepted.
  • Other acceptable forms of identification include:
  • U.S. Passport or Passport Card
  • Photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation or Indian Tribe
  • Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Required Attire

  • Shoes: Closed-toe, sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are recommended. Shoes must completely cover the foot and have a flat heel. Leather uppers and sturdy soles are preferred. Sandals or any footwear exposing part of the foot are not permitted.
  • Shirts: Must have sleeves. Sleeveless shirts are not permitted.
  • Pants: Long pants are required. Shorts, capris, skirts, dresses, or other clothing that exposes the legs or ankles are not permitted.

Security Screening

  • Visitors with medical implants that may activate metal detectors (such as knee or hip replacements) may be subject to a brief evaluation by Palo Verde Health Services.

International Visitors

  • Non-U.S. participants will receive a separate email directly from Palo Verde Generating Station requesting additional visitor screening information, including items such as passport documentation and applicable visa information, prior to the tour.


*Please note tour refunds are only available prior to the early-bird deadline. After this date, all tour bookings are considered final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding.