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Maricopa County, Arizona Electricity Overview
On average, Maricopa County residents are responsible for 2,458.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making them the 2419th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.
Residents of Maricopa County are paying, on average, 5.76% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 15.24 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
Maricopa County consumes 72.98% of the electricity that their power plants generate.
Over the course of the last 12 months, Maricopa County has experienced a 27.76% increase in production of electricity from solar sources, up from 2,936,704.64 megawatt hours a year to 3,751,962 megawatt hours each year.
Over 5.23% of Maricopa County's electricity production comes from renewable sources, putting Maricopa County at 29th in the United States for sustainable electricity production.
Maricopa County's 2.34% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation during the course of the past year is surely a step in the wrong direction.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
54,166,640 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.9 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
74,223,875 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,881,414 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
70,342,461 MWh
Production per Capita
16.31 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
11,191,725,004 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,458.9 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Phoenix
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Phoenix Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
16.37¢ per kWh
- 2.58% higher than last month
- 9.49% higher than May last year
- 5.58% higher than the Arizona average
- 0.73% lower than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 452 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 68 since May last year
- 18,750th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,188 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.69¢ per kWh
- 0.81% higher than last month
- 9.78% higher than May last year
- 1.81% higher than the Arizona average
- 8.98% lower than the US average
- 105th in the state out of 452 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since May last year
- 15,908th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 125 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,914 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$162.58 per month
- 41.23% higher than last month
- 6.56% higher than May last year
- 4.61% higher than the Arizona average
- 30.88% higher than the US average
- 154th in the state out of 452 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 124 since May last year
- 29,129th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 10,235 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 392 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$155.04 per month
- 0.54% higher than last month
- 6.91% higher than May last year
- 3.14% higher than the Arizona average
- 13.39% higher than the US average
- 154th in the state out of 452 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since May last year
- 22,786th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,492 since May last year
Phoenix, AZ Electricity Overview
On average, Phoenix's residents spend 14.69 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 1.12% more than the average Arizona price of 14.53 cents and 9.14% lower than the national average of 16.17 cents. The city has had an undesirable 12.52% decrease in the use of renewable fuels, like solar or wind energy, compared to fossil fuels, like coal and natural gas. Power generation facilities in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel sources for 99.35% of the megawatt hours produce.
Emitting 6,493,884,121.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Phoenix ranks worst out of 469 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 7th worst in Arizona in pollution per capita, averaging 3,949.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The city is home to 5 electricity generation plants, which is the 3rd most power plants within a city in Arizona out of the state's 469 cities. Phoenix has about 99.35% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Phoenix
Phoenix residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Phoenix, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | BUNDLED | 15.76 | 157.16 | 3,039,542 | 14,822,016.67 | 2,335,704,550 |
| Salt River Project | BUNDLED | 12.83 | 150.49 | 14,638,020 | 1,877,562,000 |
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 12.77 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 12.12% less than the average Arizona price of 14.53 cents and 21.04% less than the national average of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $159.31 per month. Salt River Project sells an estimated 1,467,707.78 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other providers.
Emitting 1,870,885,332.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Mesa ranks 3rd worst out of 469 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 426th worst in Arizona in pollution per capita, averaging 3,650.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The city is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 9th most power plants within a city in Arizona out of the state's 469 cities. Mesa has about 100.00% of its electricity generated from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mesa
Mesa residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mesa, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Power | BUNDLED | 14.14 | 365.3 | 147,194.83 | 20,806,506.68 | |
| Salt River Project | BUNDLED | 12.83 | 150.49 | 14,638,020 | 1,877,562,000 |
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 13.18 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 9.33% less than the average Arizona price of 14.53 cents and 18.53% less than the national average of 16.17 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $167.22. This is 7.00% more than the Arizona average bill of $156.27. The city has a deficit of 3,329,688.74 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are consuming 31214.86% more electricity than is produced.
Emitting 1,022,672,350.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Chandler ranks 5th worst out of 469 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 427th worst in Arizona in pollution per capita, averaging 3,643.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Chandler's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chandler
Chandler residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chandler, Arizona
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | BUNDLED | 15.76 | 157.16 | 14,822,016.67 | 2,335,704,550 | |
| Ocotillo Water Conservation District | BUNDLED | 16.45 | 375.02 | 1,021.5 | 168,006.92 | |
| Salt River Project | BUNDLED | 12.83 | 150.49 | 14,638,020 | 1,877,562,000 |
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 | 32,308,893 | |||||
| Gilbert | AZ | Natural Gas | 5,932,978 | 2,422,148,037.68 | 408.25 | |||
Arlington Valley Energy FacilityCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,709,378 | 1,454,981,606.4 | 392.24 | ||
Red HawkArizona Public Service (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,685,479 | 1,384,524,983.38 | 375.67 | ||
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1Salt River Project (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,610,191 | 1,427,861,207.78 | 395.51 | ||
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2San Diego Gas and Electric (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,460,354 | 1,359,175,727.56 | 392.79 | ||
Gila River Power Block 2Salt River Project (100.00%) | Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,345,708 | 1,285,685,239.86 | 384.28 | ||
West PhoenixArizona Public Service (100.00%) | Phoenix | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,240,032 | 1,510,117,791.14 | 466.08 | ||
Gila River Power Block 1Salt River Project (100.00%) | Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 2,724,474 | 1,100,684,599 | 404 | ||
Harquahala Generating ProjectNew Harquahala Generating Co, LLC (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Natural Gas | 2,613,003 | 1,018,447,170.3 | 389.76 | ||
| Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 2,529,527 | 990,652,219.9 | 391.64 | |||
Gila River Power Block 4Salt River Project (100.00%) | Gila Bend | AZ | Natural Gas | 1,937,983 | 720,001,596.44 | 371.52 | ||
| Tempe | AZ | Natural Gas | 1,117,472 | 441,398,085.26 | 395 | |||
Solana Generating StationArizona Solar One LLC (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 794,449 | ||||
OcotilloArizona Public Service (100.00%) | Tempe | AZ | Natural Gas | 713,548 | 363,051,323.74 | 508.8 | ||
Sonoran Solar EnergySonoran Solar Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Buckeye | AZ | Solar | 655,739 | ||||
Mesquite Solar 3, LLCConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 461,068 | ||||
Sun Streams, LLCEDP Renewables North America (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 395,960 | ||||
Arlington Valley Solar Energy IILS Power (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 348,546 | ||||
Sun Streams 2Sun Streams 2, LLC (100.00%) | Maricopa County | AZ | Solar | 307,618 |
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 | 32,308,893 |
Maricopa County, Arizona Details
Electricity use in Maricopa County results in the release of 11,191,725,004.21 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 2,458.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2419th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 51.46% of electricity in Maricopa County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Also used is Nuclear at 43.37% and Solar at 5.05%. Maricopa County has 50 electricity generation plants, which is 13th most in the US.
Providers In Each City in Maricopa County:
- Avondale, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 38.43%
- Salt River Project: 61.57%
- Buckeye, Arizona:
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 4.18%
- Arizona Public Service: 86.43%
- Buckeye Water Conservation & Drainage District: 2.58%
- Roosevelt Irrigation District: 6.81%
- Carefree, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 100.00%
- Cave Creek, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 100.00%
- Chandler, Arizona:
- Ocotillo Water Conservation District: 7.10%
- Arizona Public Service: 6.04%
- Salt River Project: 86.86%
- El Mirage, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 20.23%
- Electrical District 7: 79.77%
- Fountain Hills, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Gila Bend, Arizona:
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 56.00%
- Arizona Public Service: 44.00%
- Gilbert, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 5.71%
- Salt River Project: 94.29%
- Glendale, Arizona:
- Electrical District 7: 14.21%
- Salt River Project: 43.25%
- Arizona Public Service: 42.54%
- Goodyear, Arizona:
- Roosevelt Irrigation District: 4.17%
- Salt River Project: 2.01%
- Electrical District 8 Maricopa County: 1.89%
- Electrical District 3: 1.42%
- Arizona Public Service: 90.50%
- Guadalupe, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Litchfield Park, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 91.53%
- Salt River Project: 8.47%
- Mesa, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 96.09%
- Mesa Power: 3.91%
- Paradise Valley, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 12.55%
- Arizona Public Service: 87.45%
- Peoria, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 7.51%
- Electrical District 7: 5.61%
- Arizona Public Service: 86.88%
- Phoenix, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 62.59%
- Salt River Project: 37.41%
- Queen Creek, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Scottsdale, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 19.48%
- Arizona Public Service: 80.52%
- Surprise, Arizona:
- Electrical District 7: 1.76%
- Arizona Public Service: 98.24%
- Tempe, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 13.09%
- Salt River Project: 86.91%
- Tolleson, Arizona:
- Salt River Project: 100.00%
- Wickenburg, Arizona:
- Arizona Public Service: 9.04%
- Wickenburg, Arizona Electric Utility: 90.96%
- Youngtown, Arizona:
- Electrical District 7: 100.00%
* 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 50 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Maricopa County, Arizona?
There are 13 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 | 782,771 |
| 2 | Arizona Public Service | 273,258 |
| 3 | Mesa Power | 7,287 |
| 4 | Wickenburg, Arizona Electric Utility | 558 |
| 5 | Electrical District 8 Maricopa County | 484 |
| 6 | Roosevelt Irrigation District | 177 |
| 7 | Harquahala Valley Power District | 89 |
| 8 | Electrical District 7 | 87 |
| 9 | Ocotillo Water Conservation District | 85 |
| 10 | Tohono O'odham Utility Authority | 59 |
