WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
South Tucson

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in South Tucson

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Tucson

Average monthly bill

January

$106lowest

February

$115

March

$118

April

$117

May

$127

June

$146

July

$160highest

August

$148

September

$138

October

$133

November

$115

December

$127

Carbon Emissions

575 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

861 kWh

Where does South Tucson’s electricity come from?

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

49%

Natural Gas

25%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

9%

Coal

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Wind

Solar energy in South Tucson

The state of solar in South Tucson

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in South Tucson

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

Utilities in South Tucson

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

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