WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Oro Valley

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in Oro Valley

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oro Valley

Average monthly bill

January

$166

February

$97lowest

March

$98

April

$131

May

$202

June

$206

July

$241

August

$248highest

September

$217

October

$135

November

$103

December

$118

Carbon Emissions

772 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,090 kWh

Where does Oro Valley’s electricity come from?

Oro Valley's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Oro Valley's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Oro Valley. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Oro Valley. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Oro Valley. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Oro Valley.

36%

Nuclear

36%

Natural Gas

13%

Solar

7%

Hydroelectric

6%

Coal

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Oro Valley

The state of solar in Oro Valley

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

2,463 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,677

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Oro Valley can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Oro Valley

incentivesavingsutility 
Light Bulbs$0.80 - $1.15TEP (Tucson Electric Power)See Details
Light Bulbs$3-$4TEP (Tucson Electric Power)See Details

Utilities in Oro Valley

Tucson Electric Power

Tucson Electric Power Rates

Tucson Electric Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric Service TRRES (Single Phase)Fixed14¢ to 17¢
Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Single PhaseFixed13¢ to 16¢
Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Three PhaseTOU13¢ to 18¢
Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Single PhaseTOU9¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Three Phase)Fixed10¢ to 10¢
Residential Electric Service TRRES (Three Phase)Fixed14¢ to 17¢
Residential Time-of-Use TRREST - Three PhaseTOU14¢ to 19¢
Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Single Phase)Fixed10¢ to 10¢
Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Single PhaseTOU13¢ to 18¢
Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Three PhaseFixed13¢ to 16¢
Residential Time-of-Use TRREST - Single PhaseTOU14¢ to 19¢
Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Three PhaseTOU9¢ to 13¢

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