Electricity rates in Sells, AZ
Sells (2,495 people, Pima County) is served by 8 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 Sells
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.08¢ | $165 | 1.29M | 73 |
| Tucson Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.89¢ | $117 | 416K | 42 |
| 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 | — |
| Tohono O'Odham Utility Authority | Public power district | 13.51¢ | $251 | 4,047 | — |
| Ajo Improvement Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.22¢ | $73 | 808 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Pima County right now
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Outage history in Pima County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 129 | 57 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 38,456 (7.8%) | 18,508 (3.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-15 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (129 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Three Points 14.9¢
- Valencia West 14.9¢
- Picture Rocks 14.9¢
- Avra Valley 17.1¢
- Arivaca Junction 14.9¢
- Tucson Estates 14.9¢
- Green Valley 14.9¢
- Drexel Heights 14.9¢
- Marana 17.1¢
- Tubac 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 85634
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sells?
Most homes in Sells 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 Sells: Tucson Electric Power Co. (14.89¢), Trico Electric Cooperative (15.02¢), Sulphur Springs Valley E C (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sells?
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 Sells, AZ?
8 utilities serve Sells's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Tucson Electric Power Co., Trico Electric Cooperative, Sulphur Springs Valley E C, USBIA-San Carlos Project, Tohono O'Odham Utility Authority, Ajo Improvement Co., WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sells?
In 2025, customers in Pima County averaged 57 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 18,508 customers (3.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.