Arizona has two major utilities: Arizona Public Service (APS) serving the greater Phoenix area and Tucson, and Salt River Project (SRP) serving the East Valley. The state's desert climate means extreme summer cooling costs.
Avg. Rate
12.2¢/kWh
Utilities
2 Providers
Arizona rates are below the national average, but summer bills can be 3-4x winter bills due to extreme AC usage.
Phoenix summers are extreme—AC can account for 50-70% of your summer bill
Time-of-use rates are essential in Arizona—shift usage to off-peak hours to save 20%+
Solar is highly effective with 300+ sunny days per year—Arizona has excellent solar incentives
Pool pumps should run during off-peak hours to maximize TOU savings