Salt River Project residential customers paid an average of 13.46¢/kWh in 2024 —
10% below the Arizona average of 14.93¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 1,053,407 residential customers across 3 AZ counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Electrical Dist No2 Pinal County (13.27¢), works out about $21/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Salt River Project compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Salt River Project, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Dist No2 Pinal County | 13.27 | 5,218 | -0.19 | -$21 |
| Navopache Electric Coop, Inc | 13.43 | 40,076 | -0.03 | -$3 |
| Salt River Project (this page) | 13.46 | 1,053,407 | — | — |
| Electrical Dist No3 Pinal County | 13.93 | 32,009 | +0.47 | +$51 |
| Trico Electric Cooperative Inc | 14.17 | 52,450 | +0.71 | +$77 |
| Arizona Public Service (APS) | 16.45 | 1,256,120 | +2.99 | +$323 |
| City of Mesa | 16.93 | 15,331 | +3.47 | +$375 |
| USBIA-San Carlos Project | 19.49 | 11,432 | +6.03 | +$651 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Salt River Project. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Salt River Project customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Salt River Project customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Salt River Project premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinal | Ak-Chin Electric Utility Authority | 12.95 | +$55 |
| Gila | Navopache Electric Coop, Inc | 13.43 | +$3 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.47 | 13.46 | +7.9% |
| Residential customers | 1,030,788 | 1,053,407 | +2.2% |
Ownership: Political Subdivision. Statewide context: Arizona electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Salt River Project bill
Arizona is a regulated retail market — Salt River Project customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: azcc.gov.
Counties served (AZ, EIA-861 2024)
Gila · Maricopa · Pinal
Head-to-head comparisons
- Arizona Public Service (APS) vs Salt River Project
- Salt River Project vs Trico Electric Cooperative Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Salt River Project more expensive than other Arizona utilities?
- Salt River Project customers paid an average 13.46 cents/kWh in 2024 — 10% below the Arizona volume-weighted average of 14.93 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Salt River Project?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Arizona has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (azcc.gov).
- How many customers does Salt River Project have?
- 1,053,407 residential customers in Arizona in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: public district.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.