WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tempe
Arizona
Arizona
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tempe
January
$174February
$109March
$105lowestApril
$155May
$202June
$223July
$234August
$237highestSeptember
$220October
$167November
$109December
$126Carbon Emissions
812 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,146 kWh
Tempe's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Tempe's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Tempe. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Tempe. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Tempe. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Tempe.
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.
2,126 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,752
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Tempe 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 | |
| Smart Thermostats | $30 | APS (Arizona Public Service) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $200 | APS (Arizona Public Service) | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $250 | 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 |
| 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 (R-1) Large Tier 3 | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| 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) Medium Tier 2 | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3 | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service (Pilot Technology Rate) R-Tech | TOU | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 2 | Fixed | 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM TO 7PM WEEKDAYS WITH DEMAND CHARGE | TOU | 5¢ to 2000¢ |
| Residential Service (Saver Choice Plus) | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Large Residential Service (Premier Choice Large) R-Basic L [Frozen] | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Service TOU Time Advantage 7PM-Noon (ET-2) [Frozen] | TOU | 9¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (E-12) [Frozen] | Fixed | 13¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (E-12) Low Income | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM-7PM WEEKDAYS | TOU | 3¢ to 30¢ |
| FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 1 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service TOU Combined Advantage 7PM-Noon (ECT-2) [Frozen] | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| Time Advantage 7pm to noon | TOU | 6¢ to 24¢ |
| FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 3 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays (R-TOU-E) | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2 | Fixed | 16¢ |
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