Arizona Electricity Rate Increases: Protecting Yourself from APS & SRP
Spoke ArticleArizona1 min readVerified Q1 · 2026

Arizona Electricity Rate Increases: Protecting Yourself from APS & SRP

SBI Editorial DeskUpdated Q1 · 20262 sections

Arizona homeowners are currently experiencing sharp electricity rate increases. With massive population growth stressing the grid and aging infrastructure requiring billions in upgrades, utilities like APS and SRP continually pass their costs down to consumers.

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The Time-of-Use Trap

Utilities are increasingly forcing customers onto Time-of-Use (TOU) plans and implementing "demand charges." This means you are penalized heavily for using electricity during the late afternoon and early evening—the exact time when your family gets home and the desert heat is still intense. Under these plans, running your AC at 5:00 PM can cost triple the normal rate.

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Fixing Your Costs with Solar

When you buy electricity from APS or SRP, you are essentially renting your power—and the rent goes up every year. By installing a solar and battery system, you take ownership of your energy production. A fixed-rate solar loan locks in your cost of electricity for the next 25 years, completely insulating your budget from future utility rate hikes.

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