WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Phoenix
January
$174February
$109March
$103lowestApril
$140May
$204June
$226July
$235August
$239highestSeptember
$222October
$163November
$109December
$136Carbon Emissions
811 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,144 kWh
Phoenix's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Phoenix's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Phoenix. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Phoenix. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Phoenix. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Phoenix.
36%
Nuclear
36%
Natural Gas
13%
Solar
7%
Hydroelectric
6%
Coal
3%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,893 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,598
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Phoenix 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.
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| Sealing and Insulation Products | $250 | APS (Arizona Public Service) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $30 | APS (Arizona Public Service) | See Details |
Arizona Public Service has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Service TOU Time Advantage 7PM-Noon (ET-2) [Frozen] | TOU | 9¢ to 30¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM-7PM WEEKDAYS | TOU | 3¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (E-12) [Frozen] | Fixed | 13¢ to 22¢ |
| Large Residential Service (Premier Choice Large) R-Basic L [Frozen] | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays (R-TOU-E) | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2 | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service TOU Combined Advantage 7PM-Noon (ECT-2) [Frozen] | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 1 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Time Advantage 7pm to noon | TOU | 6¢ to 24¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3 | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIME-OF-USE ENERGY CHARGES | TOU | 7¢ to 45¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1 | Fixed | 14¢ |
| FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 2 | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service (Pilot Technology Rate) R-Tech | TOU | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service (Saver Choice Plus) | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM TO 7PM WEEKDAYS WITH DEMAND CHARGE | TOU | 5¢ to 2000¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (E-12) Low Income | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| RATE SCHEDULE R-TECH RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PILOT TECHNOLOGY RATE TECHNOLOGY TIME-OF-USE WITH DEMAND CHARGE | TOU | 8¢ to 2025¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3 | Fixed | 16¢ |
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