Electricity rates in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix (1,650,070 people, Maricopa County) is served by 2 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 Phoenix
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.08¢ | $165 | 1.29M | 73 |
| Salt River Project | Public power district | 14.10¢ | $161 | 1.07M | 66 |
Power outages in Maricopa County right now
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Outage history in Maricopa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 83 | 98 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 33,772 (1.9%) | 62,447 (3.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-25 | 2025-08-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (83 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tempe Junction 17.1¢
- Guadalupe 14.1¢
- Glendale 14.1¢
- Paradise Valley 17.1¢
- Tempe 14.1¢
- Tolleson 17.1¢
- Scottsdale 17.1¢
- Peoria 14.1¢
- Mesa 20.7¢
- San Carlos 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 85001, 85002, 85003, 85004, 85005, 85006, 85007, 85008, 85009, 85010, 85011, 85012, 85013, 85014, 85015, 85016, 85017, 85018, 85019, 85020, 85021, 85022, 85023, 85024, 85025, 85026, 85027, 85028, 85029, 85030, 85031, 85032, 85033, 85034, 85035, 85036, 85037, 85038, 85039, 85040
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Phoenix?
Most homes in Phoenix 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 Phoenix: Salt River Project (14.10¢).
What is the average electric bill in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix, AZ?
2 utilities serve Phoenix's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Salt River Project. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Phoenix?
In 2025, customers in Maricopa County averaged 98 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-26, when 62,447 customers (3.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.