Arizona electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $139.70 on SRP (Salt River Project) to $183.77 on APS (Arizona Public Service) (2 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 14.0¢ to 18.4¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Arizona Corporation Commission approves the tariffs of the investor-owned utilities. A city or public power utility gets its prices approved by its own board.
- 2 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $157.15 a month
- Rates checked October 17, 2026
- 2 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities and rate schedules in Arizona
What 1,000 kWh costs in Arizona (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| APS (Arizona Public Service)Schedule TOU-E · winter rates · 15% on-peak and 15% super off-peak | $183.77 | 18.38¢ | −$16.01 (−8.0%) |
| SRP (Salt River Project)Schedule E-23 · winter rates · Monthly service charge tier: Tier 2 ($30.00) | $139.70 | 13.97¢ | −$6.90 (−4.7%) |
Rate increase requests: APS (Arizona Public Service) (E-01345A-25-0105). See pending rate increases.
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Average electric bill in Arizona
In 2025, the average home in Arizona used 1,030 kWh a month and paid $157.15 a month (15.3¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Arizona by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Arizona and natural gas bills in Arizona. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Arizona price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS (Arizona Public Service) | 1,287,097 | 966 | 17.0¢ | $164.54 |
| SRP (Salt River Project) | 1,074,095 | 1,143 | 14.0¢ | $159.71 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRP (Salt River Project)Schedule E-23 | $139.70January | $166.00July | $26.30 |
| APS (Arizona Public Service)Schedule TOU-E | $183.77January | $199.78May | $16.01 |
Rate changes in Arizona
In the last 12 months, we recorded 2 rate changes in the Arizona tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 1 decrease. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool. Rate increase history: SRP (Salt River Project).
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | SRP (Salt River Project)Schedule E-23 | Fuel and purchased power adjustment (end of the temporary decrease) | 4.29¢ per kWh | 4.67¢ per kWh | Source |
| May 1, 2026 | SRP (Salt River Project)Schedule E-23 | Fuel and purchased power adjustment (temporary decrease) | 4.67¢ per kWh | 4.29¢ per kWh | Source |
Pages for each Arizona utility
| Utility | Pages |
|---|---|
| APS (Arizona Public Service) | Rates and bill calculator · Compare 4 plans |
| SRP (Salt River Project) | Rates and bill calculator · Rate history since 2023 |
How electricity prices work in Arizona
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges. In Arizona, the tariffs are approved by different bodies: see the questions below.
- Time of use. Plans on this site with prices that change with the hour: APS (Arizona Public Service) R-3, APS (Arizona Public Service) R-EV, APS (Arizona Public Service) TOU-E. Where a utility has more than one plan, its plan comparison page shows which plan costs less at each usage.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Arizona?
In 2025, the average home in Arizona used 1,030 kWh a month and paid $157.15 a month, 15.3¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Arizona?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $139.70 on SRP (Salt River Project) to $183.77 on APS (Arizona Public Service) (2 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 14.0¢ to 18.4¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Arizona utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 2 utilities in the table, SRP (Salt River Project) has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($139.70). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Arizona?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 2 rate changes for the Arizona tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 1 decrease. The most recent: SRP (Salt River Project) changed the fuel and purchased power adjustment on November 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Arizona?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the SRP (Salt River Project) bill is $166.00 in July and $139.70 in January. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Arizona?
The Arizona Corporation Commission approves the rates of APS (Arizona Public Service). The SRP Board of Directors approves the rates of SRP (Salt River Project). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Arizona get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Arizona Corporation Commission.