Electricity rates in 85636 — Sierra Vista, AZ
Homes in ZIP 85636 pay about 13.5¢ per kWh (Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc., 2024 average). 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 13.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 85636 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc. Cooperative | 13.5¢ 2024 | $100 | 46,008 |
| Arizona Public Service Co. Investor Owned · serves Cochise | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $170 | 1,256,120 |
| Tucson Electric Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Cochise | 15.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $125 | 412,747 |
| Columbus Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Cochise | 14.6¢ 2024 | $123 | 522 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cochise; 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 85636
How much does electricity cost in 85636?
About 13.5¢ per kWh for homes (Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $121.
Who is the electric utility for 85636?
Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc., with about 46,008 residential customers in Arizona; 3 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¢.