Is your Peoria electric bill higher than it should be? In our area, your costs and savings can look very different depending on whether your home is served by APS or SRP and which rate plan you choose. If you’re buying or selling, it pays to understand the basics so you can budget smart and avoid surprises. In this guide, you’ll learn how to confirm your utility by address, compare common plan types, and match a plan to your household’s routine, solar, pool, or EV needs. Let’s dive in.
First confirm your utility in Peoria
Many Peoria and nearby North Mountain Village addresses are served by either APS or SRP. Service is based on the exact location, not your preference. Boundaries often run through the same zip code, so never assume.
- Use the utility’s address tools to confirm who serves a property. Start with the APS service area resources and map on the APS site. Check the APS service area map.
- Ask the seller for the last 12 months of electric bills. That gives you the serving utility and usage history.
- For new builds, builders often request “will serve” confirmations from the serving utility. SRP provides this for development projects.
Know your rate plan types
Both utilities offer several plan styles. The right fit depends on your daily routine, major appliances, and whether you have solar or an EV.
Fixed or basic
You pay the same price per kWh all day. It is simple and predictable. This can work well if your schedule is consistent and you do not want to think about peak hours.
Time-of-use (TOU)
Prices change by time of day. You save by running major loads during off-peak times. APS and SRP each offer multiple TOU options with different on-peak windows. Review each utility’s plan pages for details. Compare APS residential plans. See SRP’s overview of time-of-use price plans.
Demand-style plans
Your bill includes a charge tied to your highest short burst of usage in the billing cycle. If you can avoid stacking big loads at once, these plans can lower costs. If you often run AC, pool pump, and EV charging together, costs can spike.
EV-focused plans
Some plans offer overnight super off-peak pricing that makes home charging very affordable. Check enrollment requirements, such as EV registration or a dedicated meter. APS lists EV and other specialty options.
Prepay options
SRP also offers a pay-as-you-go approach some households prefer. Consider this if you like closer control over day-to-day spending.
APS vs SRP: what matters in Peoria
Here are the plan features most Peoria homeowners should compare:
- On-peak hours. APS currently centers residential TOU peaks in the late afternoon to early evening. APS notes a 4 to 7 p.m. on-peak window for many TOU plans. This shorter window can be easier to plan around. Review APS’s TOU transition information on on-peak timing at APS’s TOU transition page. SRP’s TOU windows vary by plan and season, so confirm details on SRP’s time-of-use page.
- Monthly service charges. Both utilities apply fixed monthly fees. SRP’s public pricing process in 2025 approved changes, including monthly service charge tiering effective late 2025. See SRP’s pricing process FAQ summary.
- Solar export credits. APS provides net-billing style options for new solar customers, with credits applied for exported energy. See APS’s overview of solar and exports at Understanding Solar. SRP typically credits exports at lower rates and encourages self-consumption. SRP’s TOU Export plan outlines the export-credit approach. Review the details on SRP’s TOU Export Price Plan.
- EV and pool flexibility. If you charge an EV overnight or run a pool pump, a TOU plan with cheap off-peak hours can help. APS and SRP both outline ways to shift usage to save. Start by scanning APS plan comparisons and SRP’s TOU options.
Solar, batteries, and EVs: key tips
Solar, storage, and charging can be great in our climate. Your utility and plan choice shape the payback.
- Solar exports. APS offers export credit options such as RCP or EPR-2 for new customers, with credits applied monthly and rules for annual cashouts. Review your system’s interconnection date and rider at APS’s Understanding Solar page. SRP’s export credits are typically lower. In SRP’s October 2025 documentation, the TOU Export plan referenced a 2.81 cents per kWh export credit. See SRP’s TOU Export Price Plan for current terms.
- Batteries. Storing midday solar to cover late afternoon and evening peaks can boost savings. APS’s relatively short 4 to 7 p.m. on-peak window often pairs well with modest battery capacity. Review on-peak timing at APS’s TOU transition page. With SRP, optimal battery settings depend on the specific plan’s peak hours.
- EV charging. If you charge mostly overnight, look for plans with super off-peak pricing or low off-peak rates. Confirm any enrollment steps on the utility plan pages. Start with APS plan comparisons and SRP’s TOU overview.
A simple plan-picking checklist
Use this quick process to find your best fit:
- Confirm the utility by address. Start with the APS service area map or the seller’s last bill.
- Gather usage history. Ask for the last 12 months of bills. Hourly data helps if the home has solar, a pool, or an EV. Utilities offer plan comparison tools and bill estimators on their plan pages such as APS’s comparison page.
- Set goals. Decide what you value most: lowest average bill, predictable costs, or easy EV charging.
- Match the plan to the home.
- Small household, away during the day: fixed or a simple TOU can be easy to manage.
- EV owner charging overnight: consider EV-focused or TOU plans with super off-peak pricing.
- Large home plus pool: TOU with careful pump scheduling can save. Be cautious with demand-style plans if you often stack big loads.
- Solar without a battery: check your utility’s export credits and fees. Lower export credits make self-consumption and batteries more valuable.
- Run a what-if. Estimate monthly costs on 2 to 3 candidate plans using your actual usage. Then enroll and set reminders to review after a season change.
What’s changing in 2024–2025
Rate plans evolve. APS received an Arizona Corporation Commission approval in 2024 that raised typical residential bills. See APS’s update in its newsroom article. SRP’s public pricing process in early 2025 approved changes to elements like monthly service charge tiering, with implementation scheduled in late 2025. See SRP’s pricing process FAQs.
For context, the Arizona Corporation Commission noted that average statewide residential electricity prices increased by less than 2 percent year over year in mid-2025, even as national prices rose faster. Review the ACC’s summary of EIA data in this ACC press release. Always check the latest plan pages before you decide.
If you want help weighing utility costs while you compare homes, reach out. We can request bills, confirm the serving utility, and talk through how solar, pools, or EVs might affect your budget. Connect with Michael Osborn for local guidance that fits your move.
FAQs
How do I find out if my Peoria home is on APS or SRP?
- Enter the address using the utility’s service tools and ask the seller for the last 12 months of bills; start with the APS service area map.
What are the main differences in APS vs SRP peak hours?
- APS centers many residential TOU plans on a shorter late afternoon to evening window, while SRP’s peak hours vary by plan and season; confirm details on APS’s TOU transition page and SRP’s TOU page.
Which plan usually works best for EV charging in Peoria?
- Plans with overnight super off-peak or low off-peak rates are ideal for home charging; compare options on APS’s plan comparison page and SRP’s time-of-use plans.
I’m buying a home with solar. What should I review first?
- Confirm the utility, the system’s interconnection approval date, and which export rider applies; start with APS’s Understanding Solar or SRP’s TOU Export plan to see how credits work.
Can I switch from APS to SRP or vice versa?
- No. The serving utility is based on the property’s location within each utility’s service territory; you choose from the plans available from that utility, not the provider.
