WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Rio Rico

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in Rio Rico

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rio Rico

Average monthly bill

January

$105lowest

February

$118

March

$121

April

$122

May

$138

June

$156

July

$183highest

August

$151

September

$141

October

$140

November

$120

December

$132

Carbon Emissions

603 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

903 kWh

Where does Rio Rico’s electricity come from?

Rio Rico's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Rio Rico's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Rio Rico. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Rio Rico. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Rio Rico. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Rio Rico.

49%

Natural Gas

25%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

9%

Coal

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Rio Rico

The state of solar in Rio Rico

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

2,054 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,368

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Rio Rico 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.

Utilities in Rio Rico

UNS Electric, Inc

UNS Electric, Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU24¢ to 35¢
Residential ServiceFixed25¢ to 27¢
Residential Super Off-Peak Time-of-Use Electric VehicleTOU23¢ to 35¢
Residential Service Demand Time-of-UseTOU20¢ to 974¢
Residential Demand Super Off-Peak Time-of-Use Electric VehicleTOU19¢ to 974¢
Residential Service DemandFixed22¢ to 974¢
Residential Demand Time-of-Use Tech (R-Tech)TOU19¢ to 1904¢

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