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Pima County, Arizona Electricity Overview

With 629,701 megawatt produced from solar power and 1,057,597 citizens in Pima County, the county averages 0.6 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 8th 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 12,200,000 megawatt hours being used by citizens who live there.

Sadly, during the last 12 months, there has been a 40.85% increase in the use of non-renewable fuels in Pima County.

In Pima County, 1,491,789.75 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Pima County is 415th out of 3230 counties in the US for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.

Renewable electricity fuels account for 29.68%, or 629,701 megawatt hours, of Pima County's total energy production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    12,284,379 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,121,491 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    629,701 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,491,790 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,978,437,361 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,761.77 kg

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Tucson Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

17.09¢ per kWh

  • 1.09% higher than last month
  • 24.81% higher than January last year
  • 12.48% higher than the Arizona average
  • 9.42% higher than the US average
  • 256th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since January last year
  • 19,522nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 483 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,448 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.35¢ per kWh

  • 1.88% higher than last month
  • 11.47% higher than January last year
  • 1.54% lower than the Arizona average
  • 9.59% lower than the US average
  • 99th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since January last year
  • 13,841st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 478 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,331 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$116.35 per month

  • 12.52% higher than last month
  • 21.91% higher than January last year
  • 3.87% lower than the Arizona average
  • 22.93% lower than the US average
  • 131st in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 62 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 113 since January last year
  • 4,943rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 279 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,901 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$124.31 per month

  • 1.42% higher than last month
  • 11.24% higher than January last year
  • 9.17% lower than the Arizona average
  • 6.3% lower than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 38 since January last year
  • 11,126th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 671 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,643 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

16.04¢ per kWh

  • 1.37% lower than last month
  • 24.34% higher than January last year
  • 17.68% higher than the Arizona average
  • 20.29% higher than the US average
  • 256th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since January last year
  • 22,141st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 792 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,540 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

15.05¢ per kWh

  • 1.77% higher than last month
  • 11.57% higher than January last year
  • 7.26% higher than the Arizona average
  • 6.33% higher than the US average
  • 256th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20,432nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 773 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,544 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$559.98 per month

  • 10.42% higher than last month
  • 23.7% higher than January last year
  • 35.51% lower than the Arizona average
  • 65.64% lower than the US average
  • 37th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 13,301st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 233 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,782 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$604.88 per month

  • 1.5% higher than last month
  • 10.93% higher than January last year
  • 38.12% lower than the Arizona average
  • 63.04% lower than the US average
  • 36th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 14,579th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 505 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,650 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.56¢ per kWh

  • 0.11% lower than last month
  • 31.7% higher than January last year
  • 33.89% higher than the Arizona average
  • 7.47% higher than the US average
  • 297th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 178 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 249 since January last year
  • 20,124th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,258 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,099 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

9.84¢ per kWh

  • 2.2% higher than last month
  • 13.75% higher than January last year
  • 3.99% higher than the Arizona average
  • 3.79% lower than the US average
  • 119th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 65 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 68 since January last year
  • 18,761st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 132 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,213 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$43,428.55 per month

  • 0.46% higher than last month
  • 31.56% higher than January last year
  • 72.43% lower than the Arizona average
  • 28.82% higher than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 19 since January last year
  • 21,462nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 200 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,022 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$42,682.25 per month

  • 2.08% higher than last month
  • 14.7% higher than January last year
  • 72.48% lower than the Arizona average
  • 24.76% higher than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 329 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 20,743rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 97 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 581 since January last year

Tucson Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

27,722,205.14 MWh

  • 3% higher than last month
  • 33.11% lower than January last year
  • 46.09% higher than the Arizona average
  • 109.42% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 198th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

63,591,646.75 MWh

  • 2.84% lower than last month
  • 40.73% higher than January last year
  • 196.44% higher than the Arizona average
  • 439.53% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 141st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 34 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

62,851.04 MWh

  • 4.9% higher than last month
  • 11.39% lower than January last year
  • 27.04% higher than the Arizona average
  • 125.01% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 43 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 197th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 23 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

118,716.59 MWh

  • 2.65% lower than last month
  • 31.08% higher than January last year
  • 126.59% higher than the Arizona average
  • 359.41% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 43 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 150th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 33 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

62,851.04 MWh

  • 4.9% higher than last month
  • 11.45% lower than January last year
  • 61.31% lower than the Arizona average
  • 33.32% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 139th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 20 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

118,742.82 MWh

  • 2.44% lower than last month
  • 40% higher than January last year
  • 33.96% lower than the Arizona average
  • 166.46% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 118th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 23 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

27,722,205.14 MWh

  • 3% higher than last month
  • 33.11% lower than January last year
  • 58.26% lower than the Arizona average
  • 51.27% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 142nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 27 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

63,591,646.75 MWh

  • 2.84% lower than last month
  • 40.73% higher than January last year
  • 15.3% lower than the Arizona average
  • 256.71% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 12 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 107th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since January last year

Tucson, AZ Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Tucson is around 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.67% more than the average Arizona price of 14.11 cents and 5.07% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. With annual generation of 1,548,540.75 megawatt hours, Tucson is the 6th largest generator of electricity in Arizona. With 4.86% of its electricity production coming from sustainable fuels, the city ranks 31st in the state out of 469 cities for total electricity production from renewable fuel types.

Around 4,181.65 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 6th worst polluter in Arizona out of 469 cities. With total emissions of 2,285,679,599.07 kilograms, the city ranks 2nd highest in Arizona for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city has 14 power plants, which is the highest out of any city in Arizona.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tucson

Tucson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.108/kWh$213.05/mo.$58.96/mo.
200th15.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tucson
223rd$124.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tucson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tucson, Arizona

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Trico Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.22134.09573,649.6681,571,996
Tucson Electric PowerBUNDLED15.22124.121,388,6853,964,389.26603,302,715

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).

Casas Adobes CDP, AZ Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Casas Adobes CDP is around 15.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.82% more than the average Arizona price of 14.11 cents and 4.93% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. The city produces 0.04 megawatt hours per person from solar power, which is 25th in Arizona out of 469 cities. Solar facilities in the city produce 3,106 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's total electricity production.

Around 3,615.97 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 428th worst polluter in Arizona out of 469 cities. Total emissions in the city are 273,052,577.33 kilograms, which is the 17th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Casas Adobes CDP. Casas Adobes CDP has one electricity producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Casas Adobes CDP

Casas Adobes CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.107/kWh$213.56/mo.$58.04/mo.
204th15.22¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Casas Adobes CDP
210th$124.12Average residential monthly electricity bill for Casas Adobes CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Casas Adobes CDP, Arizona

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Tucson Electric PowerBUNDLED15.22124.123,964,389.26603,302,715

Zips with electric coverage in Casas Adobes CDP, Arizona include: 85704, 85741, 85742, 85718, 85737

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Marana, AZ Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Marana is around 14.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.18% more than the average Arizona price of 14.11 cents and 9.03% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Electricity production plants in the city generate, on average, 0.43 megawatt hours per citizen from non-renewable energy sources. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $130.66 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.

Around 3,837.53 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 9th worst polluter in Arizona out of 469 cities. Total emissions in the city are 195,077,223.41 kilograms, which is the 22nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Marana. Marana has one electricity producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marana

Marana residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.157/kWh$0.129/kWh$211.24/mo.$80.55/mo.
106th14.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Marana
233rd$130.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Marana Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Marana, Arizona

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Trico Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.22134.09573,649.6681,571,996
Tucson Electric PowerBUNDLED15.22124.1221,8423,964,389.26603,302,715

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

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
H Wilson Sundt Generating StationTucson Electric Power (100.00%)
Tucson AZ Natural Gas 1,379,585763,408,602.88553.36
Wilmot Energy Center LLCWilmot Energy Center LLC (100.00%)
Pima County AZ Solar 267,334
Avalon SolarLS Power (100.00%)
Sahuarita AZ Solar 74,259
Avra Valley SolarAvra Valley Solar (100.00%)
Picture Rocks CDP AZ Solar 63,825
Cogeneration 1University of Arizona (100.00%)
Tucson AZ Natural Gas 55,502.4313,280,758.82239.28
Picture Rocks Solar, LLCMacquarie Infrastructure Company (100.00%)
Picture Rocks CDP AZ Solar 52,691
Avalon Solar IICRE-Avalon Arizona LLC (1.00%)Firstar Development, LLC (99.00%)
Sahuarita AZ Solar 43,849
Cogeneration 2University of Arizona (100.00%)
Tucson AZ Natural Gas 37,593.328,556,561.72227.61
Davis Monthan AFB (AZ) West AirfieldBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%)
Tucson AZ Solar 27,581
Tucson AZ Solar 25,959
Marana AZ Natural Gas 21,84217,433,658.9798.17
Pima County AZ Solar 13,924
Tucson AZ Solar 8,257
Gato Montes Solar, LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%)
Pima County AZ Solar 7,612
RE Ajo 1 LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%)
Pima County AZ Solar 6,987
Broadway 2 - Tucson Phase IISolar Star Arizona IV LLC (100.00%)
Pima County AZ Solar 5,054
Actus Lend Lease DMAFBNational Bank of Arizona (100.00%)
Tucson AZ Solar 3,883
Amazon TUS2SkyHigh 2 Solar (100.00%)
Pima County AZ Solar 3,317
Pima Community College NWPima Solar Mission III LLC (100.00%)
Casas Adobes CDP AZ Solar 3,106
Pima Community College - East CampusTesla Energy (100.00%)
Tucson AZ Solar 2,928

Pima County, Arizona Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 3,761.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 2031st worst in the US. With total emissions of 3,978,437,360.76 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 31 electricity generation plants within its borders. This is the 37th most power plants in a county in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
70.49%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
29.68%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.17%

Pima County, Arizona Net Metering

Of the 6 electricity suppliers in Pima County, 83.33% of them report that they offer net metering. Arizona has restricted regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who report energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 5.32%. The national average is 2.87%, meaning Pima County ranks 2094th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Pima County:

  • Marana, Arizona:
    • Trico Electric Cooperative: 65.61%
    • Tucson Electric Power: 34.39%
  • Oro Valley, Arizona:
    • Tucson Electric Power: 100.00%
  • Sahuarita, Arizona:
    • Trico Electric Cooperative: 20.65%
    • Tucson Electric Power: 79.35%
  • South Tucson, Arizona:
    • Tucson Electric Power: 100.00%
  • Tucson, Arizona:
    • Trico Electric Cooperative: 2.13%
    • Tucson Electric Power: 97.87%

* 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 31 active electricity plants located in Pima County, Arizona

What electricity companies offer service in Pima County, Arizona?

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-03-29