Electricity rates in Prescott, AZ
Prescott (41,899 people, Yavapai 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 Prescott
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.08¢ | $165 | 1.29M | 73 |
| UNS Electric | Investor-owned utility | 14.64¢ | $124 | 95K | 81 |
Power outages in Yavapai County right now
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Outage history in Yavapai County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 98 | 71 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,640 (10.8%) | 5,427 (2.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (98 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prescott Valley 17.1¢
- Dewey-Humboldt 17.1¢
- Chino Valley 17.1¢
- Mayer 17.1¢
- Spring Valley 17.1¢
- Paulden 17.1¢
- Cordes Lakes 17.1¢
- Clarkdale 17.1¢
- Verde Village 17.1¢
- Cottonwood 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 86301, 86302, 86303, 86304, 86305, 86313
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Prescott?
Most homes in Prescott 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 Prescott: UNS Electric (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Prescott?
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 Prescott, AZ?
2 utilities serve Prescott's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., UNS Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Prescott?
In 2025, customers in Yavapai County averaged 71 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 5,427 customers (2.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.