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Maricopa County, Arizona Electricity Overview
Maricopa County is the 2524th highest polluting county in the nation based on pollution per person. The county emits 2,454.62 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
The 70,149,147 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable energy ranks Maricopa County at 1st out of 3230 counties in the United States in non-renewable power production.
Maricopa County has seen year over year increase of 31.70% in electricity production using solar power.
There has been a 2.12% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel types during the course of the past year in Maricopa County.
Maricopa County is the 4th most populous county in the United States.
Maricopa County is 35th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 2,901,347 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
53,046,038 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.65 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
73,050,494 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,901,347 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
70,149,147 MWh
Production per Capita
16.05 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
11,172,249,583 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,454.62 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Phoenix
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Phoenix Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16¢ per kWh
- 5.25% higher than last month
- 7.5% higher than April last year
- 4.96% higher than the Arizona average
- 5.4% lower than the US average
- 138th in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 71 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since April last year
- 18,563rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,729 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,558 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.61¢ per kWh
- 0.64% higher than last month
- 9.95% higher than April last year
- 1.88% higher than the Arizona average
- 9.39% lower than the US average
- 87th in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since April last year
- 15,906th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 631 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,248 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$115.24 per month
- 12.33% higher than last month
- 2.08% higher than April last year
- 1.67% higher than the Arizona average
- 2.21% higher than the US average
- 282nd in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 70 since April last year
- 20,031st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 11,681 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 373 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$154.27 per month
- 0.13% higher than last month
- 6.65% higher than April last year
- 3.17% higher than the Arizona average
- 13.37% higher than the US average
- 285th in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 25,112th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 61 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,101 since April last year
Phoenix, AZ Electricity Overview
On average, Phoenix's residents spend 14.61 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 1.88% more than the average Arizona price of 14.34 cents and 9.39% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $154.27. This is 2.36% more than the Arizona average bill of $150.72. Phoenix produces 16.26% of the electricity used in the city and must purchase power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power plants.
Emitting 6,408,972,471.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Phoenix ranks worst out of 469 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 6th worst in Arizona in pollution per capita, averaging 3,897.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Phoenix's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Phoenix
Phoenix residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Phoenix, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 156.29 | 3,115,544 | 14,822,937.32 | 2,318,417,047 |
| Salt River Project | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 149.69 | 14,651,408 | 1,864,231,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Phoenix, Arizona include: 85032, 85301, 85281, 85383, 85308, 85041, 85033, 85008, 85035, 85282, 85037 and 55 other zip code(s).
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Mesa, AZ Electricity Overview
On average, Mesa's residents spend 12.70 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 11.45% less than the average Arizona price of 14.34 cents and 21.25% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Salt River Project is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Emitting 1,841,577,193.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Mesa ranks 3rd worst out of 469 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,593.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Mesa has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mesa
Mesa residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mesa, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Power | BUNDLED | 14.80 | 125.87 | 150,915.65 | 22,340,380.09 | |
| Roosevelt Irrigation District | BUNDLED | |||||
| Salt River Project | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 149.69 | 29 | 14,651,408 | 1,864,231,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mesa, Arizona include: 85142, 85204, 85281, 85201, 85282, 85234, 85207, 85283, 85205, 85212, 85210 and 11 other zip code(s).
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Chandler, AZ Electricity Overview
On average, Chandler's residents spend 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 10.63% less than the average Arizona price of 14.34 cents and 20.52% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Salt River Project is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Emitting 1,008,542,549.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Chandler ranks 5th worst out of 469 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,593.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Chandler has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chandler
Chandler residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chandler, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 156.29 | 14,822,937.32 | 2,318,417,047 | |
| Roosevelt Irrigation District | BUNDLED | |||||
| Salt River Project | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 149.69 | 14,651,408 | 1,864,231,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chandler, Arizona include: 85225, 85295, 85224, 85286, 85283, 85249, 85226, 85298, 85044, 85233, 85248 and 2 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Maricopa County, Arizona
Power Plants in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | AZ | Nuclear | 31,854,547 | |||||
| Gilbert | AZ | Natural Gas | 5,895,633 | 2,400,459,709.62 | 407.16 | |||
Arlington Valley Energy FacilityCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,744,281 | 1,464,150,321.34 | 391.04 | ||
Red HawkArizona Public Service (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,624,036 | 1,362,885,417.46 | 376.07 | ||
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1Salt River Project (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,561,398 | 1,407,384,292.58 | 395.18 | ||
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2San Diego Gas and Electric (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,426,854 | 1,344,759,537.8 | 392.42 | ||
Gila River Power Block 2Salt River Project (100.00%) | Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,347,949 | 1,282,427,143.62 | 383.05 | ||
West PhoenixArizona Public Service (100.00%) | Phoenix | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,115,544 | 1,460,906,763.54 | 468.91 | ||
Gila River Power Block 1Salt River Project (100.00%) | Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 2,848,691 | 1,146,023,254.74 | 402.3 | ||
| Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 2,494,728 | 983,346,600.74 | 394.17 | |||
Harquahala Generating ProjectNew Harquahala Generating Co, LLC (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 2,315,267 | 900,958,269.4 | 389.14 | ||
Gila River Power Block 4Salt River Project (100.00%) | Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 1,902,587 | 711,374,040.44 | 373.9 | ||
| Tempe | AZ | Natural Gas | 1,149,251 | 454,518,609.91 | 395.49 | |||
Solana Generating StationArizona Solar One LLC (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 796,651 | ||||
OcotilloArizona Public Service (100.00%) | Tempe | AZ | Natural Gas | 730,598 | 375,369,839.46 | 513.78 | ||
Mesquite Solar 3, LLCConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 463,190 | ||||
Sonoran Solar EnergySonoran Solar Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Buckeye | AZ | Solar | 419,995 | ||||
Sun Streams, LLCEDP Renewables North America (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 391,473 | ||||
Sun Streams 2Sun Streams 2, LLC (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 322,928 | ||||
Mesquite Solar 2, LLCConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 278,823 |
There is 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | AZ | Nuclear | 31,854,547 |
Maricopa County, Arizona Details
Electricity use in Maricopa County results in the release of 11,172,249,583.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 9th highest amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and highest in Arizona out of 15 counties. Averaging 2,454.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2524th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 52.47% of electricity in Maricopa County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Also used is Nuclear at 43.61% and Solar at 3.86%. Maricopa County has 27 electricity generation plants, which is 5th most in the US.
Providers In Each City in Maricopa County:
- Avondale, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 19.43%
- Salt River Project: 69.45%
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 11.12%
- Buckeye, Arizona:
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 3.72%
- Arizona Public Service: 96.28%
- Carefree, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 100.00%
- Cave Creek, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 100.00%
- Chandler, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 79.56%
- Arizona Public Service: 5.61%
- Roosevelt Irrigation District: 14.83%
- El Mirage, Arizona:
- Electrical District 7: 44.37%
- Arizona Public Service: 55.63%
- Fountain Hills, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Gila Bend, Arizona:
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 49.41%
- Arizona Public Service: 50.59%
- Gilbert, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 5.20%
- Salt River Project: 94.80%
- Glendale, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 36.58%
- Electrical District 7: 11.86%
- Arizona Public Service: 51.56%
- Goodyear, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 2.14%
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 7.97%
- Arizona Public Service: 89.89%
- Guadalupe, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Litchfield Park, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 8.47%
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 3.82%
- Arizona Public Service: 87.71%
- Mesa, Arizona:
- Roosevelt Irrigation District: 3.46%
- Salt River Project: 92.76%
- Mesa Power: 3.78%
- Paradise Valley, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 11.89%
- Arizona Public Service: 88.11%
- Peoria, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 8.75%
- Arizona Public Service: 85.99%
- Electrical District 7: 5.27%
- Phoenix, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 36.42%
- Arizona Public Service: 63.58%
- Queen Creek, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Scottsdale, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 78.17%
- Salt River Project: 21.83%
- Surprise, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 98.27%
- Electrical District 7: 1.73%
- Tempe, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 13.18%
- Salt River Project: 86.82%
- Tolleson, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Wickenburg, Arizona:
- Wickenburg, Arizona Electric Utility: 97.45%
- Arizona Public Service: 2.55%
- Youngtown, Arizona:
- Electrical District 7: 50.00%
- Arizona Public Service: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Maricopa County, Arizona?
By total megawatt hours sold, Salt River Project is the largest electricity supplier in Maricopa County, Arizona.
How many power plants are in Maricopa County, Arizona?
Maricopa County, Arizona is home to 27 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Maricopa County, Arizona?
There are 7 electricity suppliers offering service in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Which electricity companies offer service in Maricopa County, Arizona?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt River Project | 784,575 |
| 2 | Arizona Public Service | 294,977 |
| 3 | Mesa Power | 17,541 |
| 4 | Wickenburg, Arizona Electric Utility | 1,098 |
| 5 | Harquahala Valley Power District | 470 |
| 6 | Electrical District 8 Maricopa County | 314 |
| 7 | Aguila Irrigation District | 37 |
