WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Tucson
Arizona
Arizona
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Tucson
January
$173February
$129March
$133April
$129May
$145June
$171July
$182highestAugust
$169September
$167October
$142November
$128lowestDecember
$129Carbon Emissions
602 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
977 kWh
South Tucson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of South Tucson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 32%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in South Tucson. Coal provides 11% of the energy in South Tucson. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in South Tucson. Wind provides 4% of the energy in South Tucson.
34%
Natural Gas
32%
Nuclear
13%
Solar
11%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
4%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,310 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,393
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Tucson 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Bulbs | $0.80 - $1.15 | TEP (Tucson Electric Power) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $3-$4 | TEP (Tucson Electric Power) | See Details |
Tucson Electric Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Three Phase | TOU | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Single Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Three Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use TRREST - Three Phase | TOU | 14¢ to 19¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service Basic | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Single Phase | TOU | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use TRREST - Single Phase | TOU | 14¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 13¢ |
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