Under the searing desert sun, Max Wilson watched water flow through a canal in north Phoenix. This unassuming strip of blue next to a busy road is the city's lifeline to the Colorado River. Soon, there will be less water in it. Wilson, who is the water resources management advisor for the City of Phoenix, has to make sure cuts to this canal's supply don't cause taps to go dry for more than 1.7 million people who depend on his system.

The Surprise City Council unanimously approved new setback rules for battery energy storage systems Tuesday night, opting for a flexible approach that city leaders say balances safety concerns with growing energy needs.

Friday is another First Alert Weather Day because of the extreme heat. With highs hitting 117 this week in Phoenix, your AC has been working overtime. Unfortunately, that means more expensive bills, but you may qualify to get help through a new state program called Power AZ.