Residential electricity prices in Tempe, AZ in May 2026 averaged approximately 15.23 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Tempe differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in Tempe decreased approximately 1%, from 15.67 ¢/kWh to 15.48 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Tempe in May 2026 averaged 22.44 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 13% more than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Tempe natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Tempe natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Tempe (Arizona) increased approximately 17%, from 17.91 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 20.88 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Tempe solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Tempe levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Tempe, AZ in Maricopa County has an approximate population of 161,719. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Tempe, AZ, or for other information related to utilities in Tempe, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The world's largest source for producing electricity is coal, which generates about half of the electricity in the U.S.
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