Cochise County, Arizona Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cochise County, Arizona Electricity Overview
Cochise County customers pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $118.89, which is 13.86% lower than the national average bill of $138.02.
About 445,427.51 megawatt hours of electricity in Cochise County are produced per year using natural gas. This is 3.54 megawatt hours per resident in the county per year.
In Cochise County, 2,007,911.01 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuels. Cochise County ranks 5th in Arizona out of 15 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types.
Cochise County is 781st in the United States out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 3.39 megawatt hours per person per year.
Wind turbines produce 0.54 megawatt hours per year per person for Cochise County citizens, which is 429th highest county in the US out of 3230 counties.
Wind turbines in Cochise County produce 67,639 megawatt hours of electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,459,622 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,434,345 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
426,434 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,007,911 MWh
Production per Capita
19.37 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
853,855,356 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,794.8 kg
Recent Energy News in Sierra Vista
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Electricity Production from Solar
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 1,112 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 92nd
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 1,008 positions to 1,204th, from last month's value of 196th
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 3,068.77 MWhs
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 144.41 MWhs
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 22 positions to 34th, from last year's value of 12th
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 20 positions to 34th, from last month's value of 14th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,939 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 764th
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,684 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 1,019th
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 3,068.77 MWhs
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 144.41 MWhs
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 23 positions to 43rd, from last year's value of 20th
- In Sierra Vista, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 20 positions to 43rd, from last month's value of 23rd
- In Sierra Vista, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Sierra Vista, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
Sierra Vista, AZ Electricity Overview
Sierra Vista's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 16.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.11% more than the average Arizona price of 14.11 cents and 1.50% higher than the national average of 16.01. The city ranks 16th in Arizona out of 469 cities for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels with a total of 39,894 megawatt hours generated. With an estimated 1,378 total residential customers, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sierra Vista averages 3,351.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 434th highest in Arizona out of 469 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 150,630,106.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 27th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Sierra Vista's main fuel type used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sierra Vista, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.25 | 117.27 | 392,791 | 63,818,800 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sierra Vista, Arizona include: 85635, 85650, 85613, 85616, 85611
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Douglas, AZ Electricity Overview
Douglas' residents purchase electricity for, on average, 15.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.56% more than the average Arizona price of 14.11 cents and 3.40% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. The city is ranked 41st in the state in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 48 megawatt hours produced. Arizona Public Service is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Douglas averages 3,633.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 13th highest in Arizona out of 469 cities for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 59,835,647.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 44th highest for total pollution in the state. There is one electricity plant in the city. Douglas' main fuel type used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Douglas
Douglas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Douglas, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | BUNDLED | 15.43 | 156.49 | 48 | 14,961,899.13 | 2,309,264,154 |
| Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.25 | 117.27 | 392,791 | 63,818,800 |
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Sierra Vista Southeast CDP, AZ Electricity Overview
Sierra Vista Southeast CDP's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 16.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.76% more than the average Arizona price of 14.11 cents and 1.19% higher than the national average of 16.01. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Sierra Vista Southeast CDP average is 13.33% below at $119.62 per month. Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative has an estimated 941 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sierra Vista Southeast CDP averages 3,628.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 28th highest in Arizona out of 469 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity consumption is 53,786,341.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 47th largest emissions amount in Arizona. There are no power producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sierra Vista Southeast CDP
Sierra Vista Southeast CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sierra Vista Southeast CDP, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | BUNDLED | 15.43 | 156.49 | 14,961,899.13 | 2,309,264,154 | |
| Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.25 | 117.27 | 392,791 | 63,818,800 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sierra Vista Southeast CDP, Arizona include: 85635, 85650, 85615
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Electricity Production in Cochise County, Arizona
Power Plants in Cochise County, Arizona
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apache StationArizona Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Cochise County | AZ | Natural Gas | 2,007,863.02 | 1,423,968,510.91 | 709.2 | ||
Red Horse 2Red Horse 2 (100.00%) | Cochise County | AZ | Solar | 202,172 | ||||
Red Horse IIIRed Horse III (100.00%) | Cochise County | AZ | Solar | 72,621 | ||||
Apache Solar 1Sierra Southwest Cooperative (100.00%) | Cochise County | AZ | Solar | 55,146 | ||||
Sulphur SpringsBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Cochise County | AZ | Solar | 53,254 | ||||
Fort Huachuca Solar PV ProjectTucson Electric Power (100.00%) | Sierra Vista | AZ | Solar | 39,894 | ||||
SR McNealSR McNeal, LLC (100.00%) | McNeal CDP | AZ | Solar | 3,347 | ||||
| Douglas | AZ | Distillate Fuel Oil | 48 | 84,010.12 | 1,750.21 |
Cochise County, Arizona Details
On average, Cochise County citizens emit 6,794.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting county out of 15 counties in the state. At 6,794.8 kilograms per person and 125,663 people in the county, the county emits 853,855,355.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions. About 64.18% of Cochise County's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. When taken together with Coal (18.30%) and Solar (14.74%), these three fuel types account for 2,366,658.01 megawatt hours (or 97.22%) of the county electricity generation. Cochise County has the 346th highest power producing plants of any county in the US, with 8 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Cochise County:
- Benson, Arizona:
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Bisbee, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 100.00%
- Douglas, Arizona:
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative: 3.68%
- Arizona Public Service: 96.32%
- Huachuca City, Arizona:
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Sierra Vista, Arizona:
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Tombstone, Arizona:
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Willcox, Arizona:
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Cochise County, Arizona?
By total revenue, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Cochise County, Arizona.
How many power plants are within Cochise County, Arizona?
Cochise County, Arizona has 8 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Cochise County, Arizona?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative | 49,217 |
| 2 | Arizona Public Service | 21,486 |
| 3 | Columbus Electric | 506 |
How many electric companies offer service in Cochise County, Arizona?
Cochise County, Arizona is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
