Electricity rates in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale (236,839 people, Maricopa County) is served by 3 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 Scottsdale
| 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 |
| City of Mesa | Municipal utility | 20.67¢ | $170 | 16K | 52 |
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
- Paradise Valley 17.1¢
- Tempe 14.1¢
- Tempe Junction 17.1¢
- Mesa 20.7¢
- Guadalupe 14.1¢
- Phoenix 17.1¢
- San Carlos 13.6¢
- Gilbert 14.1¢
- Fountain Hills 14.1¢
- Chandler 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 85250, 85251, 85252, 85254, 85255, 85256, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85261, 85262, 85266, 85267, 85271
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Scottsdale?
Most homes in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale: Salt River Project (14.10¢), City of Mesa (20.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale, AZ?
3 utilities serve Scottsdale's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Salt River Project, City of Mesa. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Scottsdale?
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.