WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tucson
Arizona
Arizona
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tucson
January
$105lowestFebruary
$118March
$121April
$122May
$138June
$156July
$183highestAugust
$151September
$141October
$140November
$120December
$132Carbon Emissions
603 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
903 kWh
Tucson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Tucson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Tucson. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Tucson. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Tucson. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Tucson.
49%
Natural Gas
25%
Nuclear
13%
Solar
9%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,851 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,376
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in 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 |
| Residential Time-of-Use TRREST - Single Phase | TOU | 14¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Single Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use TRREST - Three Phase | TOU | 14¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Three Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Single Phase | TOU | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Electric Service TRRES (Single Phase) | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Three Phase | TOU | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Service TRRES (Three Phase) | Fixed | 14¢ to 17¢ |
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