U.S. residential electricity EIA data: July 2026 US average 18.3¢/kWh Updated

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Electricity Rates in Arizona

The short answer

The average residential electricity rate in Arizona is 15.4¢ per kWh (July 2026, EIA) — 16% below the US average of 18.3¢.

That makes Arizona the 19th-cheapest state for residential electricity, with prices up 0.3% from a year earlier. The average Arizona household used 1,711 kWh and paid about $263 that month.

Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated

Average rate15.4¢per kWh · Jul 2026
vs last month+1.3%from 15.2¢
vs last year+0.3%from 15.3¢
National rank19thcheapest of 51

Arizona electricity price history

Average residential price per kWh, last 36 months, compared with the US average.

Arizona vs US average electricity price, cents per kWhArizona moved from 13.8¢ to 15.4¢ between Aug 2023 and Jul 2026.13¢15¢17¢18¢20¢Aug ’23Feb ’24Aug ’24Feb ’25Aug ’25Feb ’26Jul ’2615.4¢US 18.3¢
ArizonaUS average

What appliances cost to run in Arizona

At 15.4¢/kWh and typical usage. Select an appliance to change wattage and hours.

Appliance running costs in Arizona
AppliancePer hour/usePer monthPer year
Heating
Space Heater8 hours a day $0.23 /hour $56.14 $674
Oil-Filled Radiator8 hours a day $0.16 /hour $39.30 $472
Heat Pump8 hours a day $0.46 /hour $112 $1,347
Electric Blanket8 hours a day $0.02 /hour $3.74 $44.91
Electric Water Heater3 hours a day $0.69 /hour $63.16 $758
Electric Baseboard Heater8 hours a day $0.23 /hour $56.14 $674
Cooling
Central Air Conditioner8 hours a day $0.54 /hour $131 $1,572
Window Air Conditioner8 hours a day $0.14 /hour $33.69 $404
Portable Air Conditioner8 hours a day $0.18 /hour $44.91 $539
Ceiling Fan8 hours a day $0.01 /hour $1.87 $22.45
Dehumidifier8 hours a day $0.08 /hour $18.71 $225
Kitchen
Refrigeratorrunning 24/7 $0.19 /day $5.90 $70.73
Chest Freezerrunning 24/7 $0.12 /day $3.59 $43.11
Electric Oven1 hour a day $0.28 /hour $8.42 $101
Microwave15 minutes a day $0.17 /hour $1.29 $15.44
Dishwasher5 loads a week $0.23 /load $5.01 $60.15
Air Fryer30 minutes a day $0.18 /hour $2.81 $33.68
Coffee Maker15 minutes a day $0.15 /hour $1.17 $14.03
Electric Kettle6 minutes a day $0.23 /hour $0.70 $8.42
Laundry
Washing Machine5 loads a week $0.08 /load $1.67 $20.05
Clothes Dryer5 loads a week $0.46 /load $10.03 $120
Entertainment
TV5 hours a day $0.02 /hour $2.34 $28.07
Gaming PC4 hours a day $0.08 /hour $9.36 $112
PS53 hours a day $0.03 /hour $2.81 $33.68
Xbox Series X3 hours a day $0.02 /hour $2.25 $26.95
Home Office
Desktop Computer8 hours a day $0.02 /hour $5.61 $67.36
Laptop8 hours a day $0.01 /hour $2.25 $26.95
Wi-Fi Routerrunning 24/7 $0.04 /day $1.12 $13.47
Outdoor & Garage
Pool Pump8 hours a day $0.23 /hour $56.14 $674
EV Charger2 hours a day $1.11 /hour $67.37 $808

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Arizona?

The average residential electricity rate in Arizona was 15.4¢ per kWh in July 2026 (EIA), compared with a US average of 18.3¢.

Is electricity expensive in Arizona?

Arizona ranks 19th cheapest of the 50 states and DC — cheaper than most. Its rate is 16% below the national average.

What is the average electric bill in Arizona?

In July 2026, the average residential customer in Arizona used 1,711 kWh and paid about $263 for electricity, based on EIA revenue and customer data. Bills vary by season — they are usually highest in summer or winter, depending on climate.

Are electricity prices going up in Arizona?

Compared with July 2025, the average residential rate in Arizona is up 0.3% (15.3¢ → 15.4¢/kWh).

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