Pima County, Arizona Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pima County, Arizona Electricity Overview
With 248,894 megawatt produced from solar power and 1,057,597 citizens in Pima County, the county averages 0.24 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 9th out of 15 counties in Arizona.
Pima County is the 2nd largest county in the state, with 1,057,597 residents calling the county home.
Pima County is ranked as the 2nd highest consuming county out of 15 counties in Arizona with over 12,300,000 megawatt hours being used by citizens who live there.
Sadly, during the last 12 months, there has been a 1.29% increase in the use of non-renewable fuels in Pima County.
In Pima County, 1,327,336.42 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Pima County is 410th out of 3230 counties in the US for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 15.79%, or 248,894 megawatt hours, of Pima County's total energy production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
12,325,834 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.65 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,576,230 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
248,894 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,327,336 MWh
Production per Capita
1.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,001,511,121 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,783.59 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tucson
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Tucson Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.69¢ per kWh
- 3.97% lower than last month
- 20.84% higher than April last year
- 9.49% higher than the Arizona average
- 1.31% lower than the US average
- 196th in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank has increased by 219 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 103 since April last year
- 19,974th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,572 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,813 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.13¢ per kWh
- 1.51% higher than last month
- 16.62% higher than April last year
- 12.51% higher than the Arizona average
- 0.05% higher than the US average
- 298th in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 182 since April last year
- 20,230th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 584 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,120 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$86.51 per month
- 1.3% lower than last month
- 11.44% higher than April last year
- 23.68% lower than the Arizona average
- 23.27% lower than the US average
- 137th in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 77 since April last year
- 5,356th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,720 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,271 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$126.94 per month
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 13.29% higher than April last year
- 15.11% lower than the Arizona average
- 6.72% lower than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 454 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 66 since April last year
- 12,238th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 240 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,534 since April last year
Tucson, AZ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Tucson is around 16.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.05% higher than the average US price of 16.12 cents. Electricity production plants in the city generate, on average, 2.43 megawatt hours per citizen from non-renewable energy sources. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $126.94 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Around 4,101.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 5th worst polluter in Arizona out of 469 cities. Total emissions in the city are 2,241,669,741.41 kilograms, which is the 2nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 100.01% of the fuel used for electricity production in Tucson. Tucson has 4 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 2nd highest number of power plants within a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tucson
Tucson residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tucson, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah Irrigation District Electric | BUNDLED | |||||
| Trico Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.23 | 132.69 | 570,176.23 | 81,131,205 | |
| Tucson Electric Power | BUNDLED | 15.75 | 126.72 | 1,244,849 | 3,920,847.91 | 617,616,596 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tucson, Arizona include: 85706, 85705, 85710, 85719, 85746, 85713, 85711, 85730, 85745, 85756, 85704 and 18 other zip code(s).
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Casas Adobes CDP, AZ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Casas Adobes CDP is around 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.28% higher than the average US price of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $126.81 per month, while the Arizona average is $150.72. Tucson Electric Power is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Around 3,593.16 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 158th worst polluter in Arizona out of 469 cities. Total emissions in the city are 271,330,298.6 kilograms, which is the 16th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Casas Adobes CDP
Casas Adobes CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Casas Adobes CDP, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Electric Power | BUNDLED | 15.75 | 126.72 | 3,920,847.91 | 617,616,596 |
Zips with electric coverage in Casas Adobes CDP, Arizona include: 85704, 85741, 85742, 85718, 85737
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Marana, AZ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Marana is around 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.03% more than the average Arizona price of 14.34 cents and 6.59% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $130.63 per month, while the Arizona average is $150.72. Tucson Electric Power is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Around 3,593.16 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 14th worst polluter in Arizona out of 469 cities. Total emissions in the city are 182,654,700.51 kilograms, which is the 22nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marana
Marana residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marana, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah Irrigation District Electric | BUNDLED | |||||
| Trico Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.23 | 132.69 | 570,176.23 | 81,131,205 | |
| Tucson Electric Power | BUNDLED | 15.75 | 126.72 | 21,842 | 3,920,847.91 | 617,616,596 |
Zips with electric coverage in Marana, Arizona include: 85741, 85743, 85742, 85653, 85755, 85658
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Electricity Production in Pima County, Arizona
Power Plants in Pima County, Arizona
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H Wilson Sundt Generating StationTucson Electric Power (100.00%) | Tucson | AZ | Natural Gas | 1,235,749 | 665,469,658.98 | 538.52 | ||
Wilmot Energy Center LLCWilmot Energy Center LLC (100.00%) | Pima County | AZ | Solar | 247,352 | ||||
Cogeneration 1University of Arizona (100.00%) | Tucson | AZ | Natural Gas | 55,657.63 | 13,317,847.76 | 239.28 | ||
Cogeneration 2University of Arizona (100.00%) | Tucson | AZ | Natural Gas | 37,642.79 | 8,567,863.5 | 227.61 | ||
Pima Energy Storage SystemPima Energy Storage System (100.00%) | Tucson | AZ | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -171 |
Pima County, Arizona Details
Around 3,783.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 2202nd worst in the US. With total emissions of 4,001,511,120.96 kilograms, the county ranks 2nd highest in Arizona and 56th in the nation for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. The county has 5 electricity generation plants within its borders. This is the 60th most power plants in a county in the United States.
Providers In Each City in Pima County:
- Marana, Arizona:
- Tucson Electric Power: 23.64%
- Trico Electric Cooperative: 40.95%
- Tonopah Irrigation District Electric: 35.40%
- Oro Valley, Arizona:
- Tucson Electric Power: 100.00%
- Sahuarita, Arizona:
- Trico Electric Cooperative: 16.83%
- Tucson Electric Power: 76.06%
- Tonopah Irrigation District Electric: 7.12%
- South Tucson, Arizona:
- Tucson Electric Power: 100.00%
- Tucson, Arizona:
- Tucson Electric Power: 96.25%
- Tonopah Irrigation District Electric: 1.62%
- Trico Electric Cooperative: 2.13%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Pima County, Arizona?
By total megawatt hours sold, Tucson Electric Power is the largest electricity supplier in Pima County, Arizona.
How many electric companies offer service in Pima County, Arizona?
Pima County, Arizona is home to 6 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Pima County, Arizona?
There are 5 active electricity plants located in Pima County, Arizona
What electricity companies offer service in Pima County, Arizona?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson Electric Power | 258,877 |
| 2 | Trico Electric Cooperative | 48,628 |
| 3 | Arizona Public Service | 28,284 |
| 4 | Tohono O'odham Utility Authority | 4,166 |
| 5 | Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,334 |
| 6 | Ajo Improvement Company | 1,028 |
