TEP Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Tucson Electric Power homes in Arizona. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 14.92¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +0.4%
- 201912.19¢
- 202314.97¢
- 202415.63¢
- 202514.88¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202614.92¢
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (same price all day) | None. Same price all day | $15 |
| Time of use | Summer 3 to 7 pm weekdays; winter 6 to 9 am and 6 to 9 pm weekdays | $12 |
| Peak Demand | Summer 3 to 7 pm weekdays; winter 6 to 9 am and 6 to 9 pm weekdays | $12 |
| Demand Time-of-Use | Summer 3 to 7 pm weekdays; winter 6 to 9 am and 6 to 9 pm weekdays | $12 |
Source: TEP rate plans, as of 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Credited at 4.6¢ per kWh for applications from October 1, 2026, locked for 10 years.
Source: Arizona Corporation Commission, export rate decisions (August 2026).
Energy, on a better plan
Solar and battery storage for one monthly payment, at a lower rate than your utility. $0 to low upfront. We own the equipment and look after it.