Will Electricity Costs Ever Go Down in Arizona?

Electricity costs in Arizona have been climbing for years, and as the upcoming APS rate hikes indicate, all signs point to that trend continuing.

With that outlook in mind, it becomes critical to understand what you can do now to get ahead of increases instead of simply reacting to the next bill.

For homeowners, that means treating solar panels as a way to take control of long‑term energy costs today, rather than paying more each year for the exact same kilowatt‑hours you’re already using.

Understanding Electricity Rate Trends

Looking back 10–20 years, the price you pay for each kilowatt‑hour has steadily gone up. In Arizona, that pressure is even stronger because of ongoing grid upgrades and infrastructure costs, higher demand from population growth and data centers, and extreme heat that spikes summer usage for air conditioning.

Even when the annual jump looks small, the compound increases over time. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects retail rates to keep rising through at least 2026, and long‑term analyses show similar upward trends across all 50 states.

How Solar Helps You Control Rising Rates

Going solar is one of the few ways Arizona homeowners can push back against rising electric rates. By producing power on your roof or property instead of buying from the utility, your cost per kWh is largely locked in for 25+ years, even as grid prices continue to climb.

SouthFace Solar & Electric offers a full suite of high‑performance, desert‑ready solutions, including:

Residential solar installation: Custom rooftop systems designed around your home, usage, and utility rate plan to lower your monthly bills for decades.
Ground‑mounted solar: Solar arrays installed on open land when your roof isn’t ideal for solar.
Off‑grid solar systems: Fully engineered setups for properties that need energy independence or have limited access to the grid.
Battery backup systems: Solar batteries that store excess energy to use during peak rates and outages, improving savings and independence.
Commercial solar installation: Tailored systems for businesses looking to cut operating costs, combat future rate hikes, and meet sustainability goals.

SouthFace Solar & Electric: Your Solar Experts for Life

When electricity costs keep climbing, the installer you choose matters just as much as the decision to go solar in the first place. SouthFace Solar & Electric is built around long‑term relationships, and we custom-design each system to perform in Arizona’s harsh conditions for decades while fitting your home, budget, and energy goals. That support continues well after the panels go up. We also offer ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting, and solar maintenance to ensure peak performance for years to come.