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Arizona Electricity Cost 2026: 15.48¢/kWh
Arizona residential electricity rates average 15.48 cents per kWh in 2026, -17.8% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with nuclear/natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
15.48
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$134
at 863 kWh
vs National
-17.8%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
20/50
YoY change -1.2%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Nuclear/Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,603
vs national $1,950
Arizona electricity market
Regulated state served by Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (a public power district covering greater Phoenix), and Tucson Electric Power. Generation mix is nuclear (Palo Verde, the largest US nuclear plant), natural gas, and rapidly growing solar.
Where Arizona residents save
APS and SRP offer optional time-of-use rate plans with off-peak windows targeting overnight EV charging and pre-dawn AC pre-cooling. Switching to a TOU plan can save 15-25% for households able to shift heavy loads.
Primary utilities
- Arizona Public Service (APS)
- Salt River Project (SRP)
- Tucson Electric Power
Arizona bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $77 | $929 |
| Small house | 750 | $116 | $1,393 |
| Average household | 863 | $134 | $1,603 |
| Large house | 1200 | $186 | $2,229 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $232 | $2,786 |
Estimates use the Arizona state-average rate of 15.48¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.