Trico Electric Cooperative Inc residential customers paid an average of 14.17¢/kWh in 2024 —
5% below the Arizona average of 14.93¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 52,450 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 $98/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Trico Electric Cooperative compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Trico Electric Cooperative, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Dist No2 Pinal County | 13.27 | 5,218 | -0.90 | -$98 |
| Salt River Project | 13.46 | 1,053,407 | -0.71 | -$77 |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc | 13.49 | 46,008 | -0.67 | -$73 |
| Electrical Dist No3 Pinal County | 13.93 | 32,009 | -0.24 | -$26 |
| Trico Electric Cooperative Inc (this page) | 14.17 | 52,450 | — | — |
| Tucson Electric Power Co | 15.63 | 412,747 | +1.46 | +$158 |
| UNS Electric, Inc | 16.02 | 95,191 | +1.85 | +$200 |
| Arizona Public Service (APS) | 16.45 | 1,256,120 | +2.28 | +$246 |
| USBIA-San Carlos Project | 19.49 | 11,432 | +5.32 | +$575 |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Trico Electric Cooperative. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Trico Electric Cooperative customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Trico Electric Cooperative customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Trico Electric Cooperative premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima | Ajo Improvement Co | 12.56 | +$173 |
| Pinal | Ak-Chin Electric Utility Authority | 12.95 | +$132 |
| Santa Cruz | Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc | 13.49 | +$73 |
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 | 14.22 | 14.17 | -0.4% |
| Residential customers | 50,614 | 52,450 | +3.6% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Arizona electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Trico Electric Cooperative bill
Arizona is a regulated retail market — Trico Electric Cooperative customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: azcc.gov.
Counties served (AZ, EIA-861 2024)
Pima · Pinal · Santa Cruz
Head-to-head comparisons
- Arizona Public Service (APS) vs Trico Electric Cooperative Inc
- Salt River Project vs Trico Electric Cooperative Inc
- Tucson Electric Power Co vs Trico Electric Cooperative Inc
- UNS Electric, Inc vs Trico Electric Cooperative Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Trico Electric Cooperative Inc more expensive than other Arizona utilities?
- Trico Electric Cooperative Inc customers paid an average 14.17 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% below the Arizona volume-weighted average of 14.93 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Trico Electric Cooperative Inc?
- 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 Trico Electric Cooperative Inc have?
- 52,450 residential customers in Arizona in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.