Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Arizona
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Arizona. With an average electricity rate of 14.1¢/kWh and 6.5 peak sun hours per day, Arizona homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Phoenix
14.5¢/kWh · 6.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Arizona Public Service (APS)
Tucson
13.8¢/kWh · 6.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $160/mo · Tucson Electric Power
Mesa
14.2¢/kWh · 6.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · Salt River Project
Chandler
14¢/kWh · 6.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $168/mo · Salt River Project
Scottsdale
14.3¢/kWh · 6.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $180/mo · Salt River Project
Gilbert
14¢/kWh · 6.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $172/mo · Salt River Project
Tempe
14.2¢/kWh · 6.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · Salt River Project
Glendale
14.5¢/kWh · 6.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $168/mo · Arizona Public Service (APS)
About Electricity Costs in Arizona
Arizona residents pay an average of 14.1¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $168. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Arizona could spend an estimated $72,928 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 6.5 peak sun hours per day and partial net metering policies, Arizona is an excellent state for residential solar installations.
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