Arizona Electricity Rates
Residential rate
15.48¢/kWh
-18% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#32
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$136
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Arizona |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $42.35 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $131.77 |
| Window AC unit | $33.88 |
| Portable AC unit | $41.41 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $56.47 |
| Heat pump water heater | $14.12 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.12 |
| Washing machine | $1.18 |
| Dishwasher | $6.12 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.65 |
| Chest freezer | $6.59 |
| Electric oven | $11.76 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Arizona
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.01/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Arizona rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.