Electricity rates in Chinle, AZ
Chinle (4,518 people, Apache County) is served by Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. Homes on Navajo Tribal Utility Authority pay about 17.13¢/kWh, 11% more than the Arizona average.
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Electric companies serving Chinle
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo Tribal Utility Authority | State-owned utility | 17.13¢ | $84 | 27K | 216 |
Power outages in Apache County right now
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Outage history in Apache County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 93 | 514 |
| Days with outages | 25 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,108 (7.1%) | 5,562 (18.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-04 | 2025-04-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (93 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Many Farms 17.1¢
- Tsaile 17.1¢
- Lukachukai 17.1¢
- Ganado 17.1¢
- Fort Defiance 17.1¢
- Window Rock 17.1¢
- Saint Michaels 17.1¢
- First Mesa 17.1¢
- Kayenta 17.1¢
- Houck 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 86503
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chinle?
Most homes in Chinle get power from Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, where residential customers pay an average of 17.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Arizona average is 15.40¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Chinle?
About $84 a month, based on 489 kWh a month (the average for Navajo Tribal Utility Authority customers) at 17.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chinle, AZ?
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority serves Chinle.
How often does the power go out in Chinle?
In 2025, customers in Apache County averaged 8 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-01, when 5,562 customers (18.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.