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Electricity in Arizona

What power costs in Arizona, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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15.1¢per kWh, August 202617% below the U.S. average of 18.2¢
1,075kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$162a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $160

Plug-in solar

Bill stalled until 2027 Not yet. Arizona's 2026 bill (SB 1606 / HB 2843) didn't pass; supporters expect to try again in the 2027 session. The full rules for Arizona.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 1,011 kWh a year here, worth roughly $129 at Arizona’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Arizona

Space heater on high, one hour$0.23Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$4.87EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$132Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$126LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Arizona was taking applications for at least one of the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) when we checked state program pages on Oct 12, 2026. Income limits apply, and money is first come, first served. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in Arizona yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Arizona’s solar-access law likely protects clotheslines from HOA bans, though the law doesn’t name them. Right-to-dry laws.

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