WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Tucson

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in Tucson

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

Average monthly bill

January

$107lowest

February

$120

March

$122

April

$123

May

$140

June

$158

July

$186highest

August

$154

September

$143

October

$142

November

$122

December

$133

Carbon Emissions

603 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

903 kWh

Where does Tucson’s electricity come from?

Tucson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Tucson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Tucson. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Tucson. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Tucson. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Tucson.

45%

Natural Gas

28%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

8%

Coal

4%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Tucson

The state of solar in Tucson

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Tucson

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

Utilities in Tucson

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

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