Electricity Costs in Phoenix, Arizona (2026)

Phoenix households pay Arizona’s statewide average residential rate of 15.48¢/kWh (April 2026), served primarily by APS / SRP. Below: exact operating costs for the appliances and vehicles most likely to be on your bill, plus solar payback specific to Phoenix’s latitude.

Rate (April 2026)15.48¢
Typical monthly bill$138
Annual bill$1,659

Based on the EIA U.S. average household consumption of 893 kWh/month. Actual Phoenix usage varies with climate — Sun Belt cities like Phoenix or Houston average 1,200-1,500 kWh/month; mild-climate cities like San Francisco or Seattle average 400-600 kWh/month.

Top appliance costs in Phoenix

Each of the biggest household electric loads, at Phoenix’s rate:

ApplianceAnnual costSee full calculator
Electric Water Heater$763Details →
Tankless Electric Water Heater$712Details →
Level 2 EV Charger$663Details →
Central Air Conditioner$520Details →
Hot Tub$509Details →
Pool Pump$334Details →
Heat Pump (whole-home)$325Details →
Portable Air Conditioner$193Details →

EV charging cost in Phoenix

Home Level 2 charging costs for popular EVs, at Phoenix’s residential rate:

EVAnnual home charging costFull breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long Range$516Details →
Tesla Model Y Long Range$558Details →
Tesla Model S$590Details →
Tesla Model X$688Details →

Solar in Phoenix

A typical 6 kW rooftop solar system in Phoenix costs about $15,600 gross ($2.60/W Arizona state avg), $10,920 after the 30% federal tax credit. Estimated annual savings: $1,719. Payback: 6.4 years.

Full Arizona solar payback analysis → · Are solar panels worth it in Arizona? →

Installation costs in Phoenix

Typical gross install costs for major home energy upgrades, at Arizona averages (Phoenix may run ±15%):

  • Central AC (3-ton): ~$5,000 — by state
  • Heat pump (whole-home): ~$9,000 — by state
  • Heat pump water heater: ~$3,400 — by state
  • Rooftop solar (6 kW): ~$15,600.0 — by state

About Phoenix electricity

Primary utility: APS / SRP. Rate data on this page uses the EIA Arizona residential state average. Your actual utility bill may include time-of-use pricing, tiered rates, or monthly service fees on top of the per-kWh energy charge.