WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tucson
Arizona
Arizona
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tucson
January
$201February
$149March
$150April
$147lowestMay
$168June
$199July
$203August
$213highestSeptember
$189October
$159November
$147lowestDecember
$152Carbon Emissions
627 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,106 kWh
Tucson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Tucson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Tucson. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Tucson. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in Tucson. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Tucson.
38%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
14%
Solar
9%
Coal
6%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
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
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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Bulbs | $3-$4 | TEP (Tucson Electric Power) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $0.80 - $1.15 | TEP (Tucson Electric Power) | See Details |
Trico Electric Cooperative Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE | TOU | 8¢ to 21¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL PREPAID SERVICE | Fixed | 13¢ to 13¢ |
Tucson Electric Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service TRRSP - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Three Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Single Phase | TOU | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 15¢ to 24¢ |
| Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Peak Demand TRRESD (Single Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Basic | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| Special Residential Electric Service Time-of-Use Program TRRSPT - Three Phase | TOU | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Demand Time-of-Use TRRESDT - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 13¢ |
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