WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sun City West

Arizona

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The State of Electricity in Sun City West

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sun City West

Average monthly bill

January

$133

February

$117lowest

March

$118

April

$124

May

$153

June

$194

July

$238highest

August

$213

September

$197

October

$154

November

$120

December

$129

Carbon Emissions

691 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,035 kWh

Where does Sun City West’s electricity come from?

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

45%

Natural Gas

28%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

8%

Coal

4%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Sun City West

The state of solar in Sun City West

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

2,402 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,207

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 Sun City West 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 Sun City West

incentivesavingsutility 
Sealing and Insulation Products$250APS (Arizona Public Service)See Details
Smart Thermostats$30APS (Arizona Public Service)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$200APS (Arizona Public Service)See Details

Utilities in Sun City West

Arizona Public Service

Arizona Public Service Rates

Arizona Public Service has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Large - Tier 3 )Fixed17¢ to 18¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2Fixed15¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3Fixed16¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Small - Tier 1)Fixed13¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3Fixed17¢
Residential Service (Pilot Technology Rate) R-TechTOU7¢ to 8¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Large - Tier 3 )Fixed15¢
Residential Service (Saver Choice Plus)TOU10¢ to 15¢
TIME-OF-USE 4PM TO 7PM WEEKDAYS WITH DEMAND CHARGETOU4¢ to 1959¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM TO 7PM WEEKDAYS WITH DEMAND CHARGETOU5¢ to 2000¢
RATE SCHEDULE R-TECH RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PILOT TECHNOLOGY RATE TECHNOLOGY TIME-OF-USE WITH DEMAND CHARGETOU8¢ to 2025¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM-7PM WEEKDAYSTOU5¢ to 37¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN (Medium - Tier 2)Fixed14¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE TIME-OF-USE 4PM-7PM WEEKDAYSTOU3¢ to 30¢
Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge TOU5¢ to 1959¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1Fixed14¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TRANSITION ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIME-OF-USE ENERGY CHARGESTOU5¢ to 49¢
Residential Service TOU Time Advantage 7PM-Noon (ET-2) [Frozen]TOU9¢ to 30¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN(Small - Tier)Fixed15¢ to 16¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 2Fixed12¢
Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays (R-TOU-E)TOU6¢ to 33¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1Fixed15¢
Residential Service Standard (E-12) [Frozen]Fixed13¢ to 22¢
Residential Service Standard (E-12) Low IncomeFixed8¢ to 14¢
Residential Service TOU Combined Advantage 7PM-Noon (ECT-2) [Frozen]TOU6¢ to 12¢
Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2Fixed16¢
FIXED ENERGY CHARGE PLAN- Tier 3Fixed13¢

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