Electricity rates in 85268 — Fountain Hills, AZ
Homes in ZIP 85268 pay about 14.0¢ per kWh (Salt River Project, Jan–Aug 2026). The Arizona average is 15.1¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 85268 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 85268
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt River Project Political Subdivision | 14.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $163 | 1,053,407 |
| Arizona Public Service Co. Investor Owned · serves Maricopa County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $170 | 1,256,120 |
| City of Mesa (AZ) Municipal · serves Maricopa County | 16.9¢ 2024 | $146 | 15,331 |
| USBIA-San Carlos Project Federal · serves Maricopa County | 19.5¢ 2024 | $180 | 11,432 |
| Tohono O'Odham Utility Authority Political Subdivision · serves Maricopa County | 12.5¢ 2024 | $241 | 4,020 |
| Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) Cooperative · serves Maricopa County | 14.3¢ 2024 | $208 | 2,682 |
| Town of Wickenburg Municipal · serves Maricopa County | 9.5¢ 2024 | $149 | 1,499 |
| Ocotillo Water Conserv. Dist. Political Subdivision · serves Maricopa County | 10.6¢ 2024 | $634 | 169 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Maricopa County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Arizona price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 85268
How much does electricity cost in 85268?
About 14.0¢ per kWh for homes (Salt River Project, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $126.
Who is the electric utility for 85268?
Salt River Project, with about 1,053,407 residential customers in Arizona; 10 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in AZ getting more expensive?
The Arizona residential average was 15.1¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 0.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.