WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sun City

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in Sun City

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sun City

Average monthly bill

January

$129

February

$110lowest

March

$111

April

$115

May

$140

June

$169

July

$191highest

August

$185

September

$170

October

$141

November

$113

December

$124

Carbon Emissions

630 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

942 kWh

Where does Sun City’s electricity come from?

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

49%

Natural Gas

25%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

9%

Coal

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Sun City

The state of solar in Sun City

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

2,460 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,100

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 Sun City 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 Sun City

incentivesavingsutility 
Sealing and Insulation Products$250APS (Arizona Public Service)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$200APS (Arizona Public Service)See Details
Smart Thermostats$30APS (Arizona Public Service)See Details

Utilities in Sun City

Arizona Public Service

Arizona Public Service Rates

Arizona Public Service has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM-7PM WEEKDAYSTOU5¢ to 37¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM TO 7PM WEEKDAYS WITH DEMAND CHARGETOU5¢ to 2000¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 3Fixed13¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM-7PM WEEKDAYSTOU3¢ to 30¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Large - Tier 3 )Fixed15¢
Residential Service (Saver Choice Plus)TOU10¢ to 15¢
Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge TOU5¢ to 1959¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1Fixed15¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1Fixed14¢
Residential Service TOU Combined Advantage 7PM-Noon (ECT-2) [Frozen]TOU6¢ to 12¢
TIME-OF-USE 4PM TO 7PM WEEKDAYS WITH DEMAND CHARGETOU4¢ to 1959¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN(Small - Tier)Fixed15¢ to 16¢
Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays (R-TOU-E)TOU6¢ to 33¢
Residential Service TOU Time Advantage 7PM-Noon (ET-2) [Frozen]TOU9¢ to 30¢
Residential Service Standard (E-12) Low IncomeFixed8¢ to 14¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3Fixed17¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Small - Tier 1)Fixed13¢
RATE SCHEDULE R-TECH RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PILOT TECHNOLOGY RATE TECHNOLOGY TIME-OF-USE WITH DEMAND CHARGETOU8¢ to 2025¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Large - Tier 3 )Fixed17¢ to 18¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2Fixed15¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TRANSITION ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIME-OF-USE ENERGY CHARGESTOU5¢ to 49¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3Fixed16¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2Fixed16¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 2Fixed12¢
Residential Service (Pilot Technology Rate) R-TechTOU7¢ to 8¢
Residential Service Standard (E-12) [Frozen]Fixed13¢ to 22¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Medium - Tier 2)Fixed14¢

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