WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Rio Rico

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in Rio Rico

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

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 Rio Rico’s electricity come from?

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

47%

Natural Gas

25%

Nuclear

15%

Solar

7%

Coal

5%

Hydroelectric

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Rio Rico

The state of solar in Rio Rico

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

2,054 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,368

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 Rio Rico 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.

Utilities in Rio Rico

UNS Electric, Inc

UNS Electric, Inc Rates

UNS Electric, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Demand Time-of-UseTOU21¢ to 974¢
Residential Demand Time-of-Use Tech (R-Tech)TOU20¢ to 1904¢
Residential ServiceFixed26¢ to 28¢
Residential Service DemandFixed23¢ to 974¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU25¢ to 36¢
Residential Demand Super Off-Peak Time-of-Use Electric VehicleTOU19¢ to 974¢
Residential Super Off-Peak Time-of-Use Electric VehicleTOU23¢ to 36¢

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