Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Arizona · SPP
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 2,707 homes in Arizona. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $215.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $286.80 |
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) rate history
2023–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (14.26¢ → 14.27¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 264 | 70 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 6.27 | 0.89 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 42 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 264 | 63 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA)'s counties, customers averaged 104 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinal | 206 | 86 | 8,576 | 2025-08-26 |
| Maricopa | 98 | 13 | 62,447 | 2025-08-26 |
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) service area
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) serves 2 counties in Arizona and 8 ZIP codes.
Maricopa, Pinal
Cities: Tempe, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Gold Camp
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 2,707 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 12.62¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $35,845,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 279,168 MWh |
| Peak demand | 57 MW summer · 42 MW winter |
| Line losses | 12.9% |
| Balancing authority | WALC |
| EIA utility ID | 65261 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA)'s electricity rate?
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) residential customers pay an average of 14.34¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 7% below the Arizona average of 15.40¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) home uses 1,411 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) have?
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) serves 2,707 residential customers and 3,466 customers in total in Arizona, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA)?
In 2025, the average Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) customer was without power for 4 hr 24 min (SAIDI) over 6.27 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 24 min. The Arizona average was 70 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) before making decisions.