WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
South Tucson

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in South Tucson

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

Average monthly bill

January

$167

February

$125

March

$128

April

$124

May

$140

June

$165

July

$176highest

August

$163

September

$161

October

$137

November

$123lowest

December

$125

Carbon Emissions

602 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

977 kWh

Where does South Tucson’s electricity come from?

South Tucson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of South Tucson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 11% of the energy in South Tucson. Coal provides 10% of the energy in South Tucson. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in South Tucson. Wind provides 3% of the energy in South Tucson.

41%

Natural Gas

30%

Nuclear

11%

Solar

10%

Coal

5%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in South Tucson

The state of solar in South Tucson

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

1,310 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,393

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 South 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 South Tucson

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

Utilities in South Tucson

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

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