WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Oro Valley

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in Oro Valley

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

Average monthly bill

January

$168

February

$98lowest

March

$100

April

$133

May

$205

June

$208

July

$244

August

$251highest

September

$219

October

$137

November

$104

December

$119

Carbon Emissions

772 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,090 kWh

Where does Oro Valley’s electricity come from?

Oro Valley's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Oro Valley's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Solar provides 15% of the energy in Oro Valley. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Oro Valley. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Oro Valley. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Oro Valley.

47%

Natural Gas

25%

Nuclear

15%

Solar

7%

Coal

5%

Hydroelectric

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Oro Valley

The state of solar in Oro Valley

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

2,463 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,677

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley

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

Utilities in Oro Valley

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

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