Electricity rates in Benson, AZ
Benson (4,888 people, Cochise County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Arizona Public Service Co. pay about 17.08¢/kWh, 11% more than the Arizona average.
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Electric companies serving Benson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.08¢ | $165 | 1.29M | 73 |
| Trico Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.02¢ | $138 | 54K | 90 |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C | Electric cooperative | 14.69¢ | $108 | 46K | 92 |
| USBIA-San Carlos Project | Federal utility | 16.46¢ | $142 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Cochise County right now
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Outage history in Cochise County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 169 | 36 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 718,642 (895.8%) | 8,138 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-03 | 2025-07-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (169 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint David 14.7¢
- Whetstone 14.7¢
- Tombstone 17.1¢
- Huachuca City 14.7¢
- Vail 14.9¢
- Corona de Tucson 14.9¢
- Sierra Vista 17.1¢
- Tanque Verde 14.9¢
- Willcox 14.7¢
- Sierra Vista Southeast 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 85602
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Benson?
Most homes in Benson get power from Arizona Public Service Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.08¢/kWh including all charges. The Arizona average is 15.40¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Benson: Trico Electric Cooperative (15.02¢), Sulphur Springs Valley E C (14.69¢), USBIA-San Carlos Project (16.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Benson?
About $165 a month, based on 966 kWh a month (the average for Arizona Public Service Co. customers) at 17.08¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Benson, AZ?
4 utilities serve Benson's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Trico Electric Cooperative, Sulphur Springs Valley E C, USBIA-San Carlos Project. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Benson?
In 2025, customers in Cochise County averaged 36 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-23, when 8,138 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.