Electricity rates in Tucson, AZ
Tucson (542,629 people, Pima County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Tucson Electric Power Co. pay about 14.89¢/kWh, 3% less than the Arizona average.
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Electric companies serving Tucson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.89¢ | $117 | 416K | 42 |
| Trico Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.02¢ | $138 | 54K | 90 |
| Arizona Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.08¢ | $165 | 1.29M | 73 |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C | Electric cooperative | 14.69¢ | $108 | 46K | 92 |
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
- South Tucson 14.9¢
- Catalina Foothills 14.9¢
- Flowing Wells 14.9¢
- Casas Adobes 14.9¢
- Drexel Heights 14.9¢
- Tucson Estates 14.9¢
- Summit 14.9¢
- Tanque Verde 14.9¢
- Oro Valley 14.9¢
- Valencia West 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 85701, 85702, 85703, 85704, 85705, 85706, 85707, 85708, 85709, 85710, 85711, 85712, 85713, 85714, 85715, 85716, 85717, 85718, 85719, 85720, 85721, 85722, 85723, 85724, 85725, 85726, 85728, 85730, 85731, 85732, 85733, 85734, 85735, 85736, 85737, 85739, 85740, 85741, 85742, 85743
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tucson?
Most homes in Tucson get power from Tucson Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.89¢/kWh including all charges. The Arizona average is 15.40¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tucson: Trico Electric Cooperative (15.02¢), Arizona Public Service Co. (17.08¢), Sulphur Springs Valley E C (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tucson?
About $117 a month, based on 784 kWh a month (the average for Tucson Electric Power Co. customers) at 14.89¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tucson, AZ?
4 utilities serve Tucson's ZIP codes: Tucson Electric Power Co., Trico Electric Cooperative, Arizona Public Service Co., Sulphur Springs Valley E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tucson?
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.