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Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) electricity rates in Arizona, 2025
Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA)’s 2,707 residential customers paid an average of 14.27¢ per kWh in 2025, 6% below the Arizona average of 15.26¢. The typical home used 1,411 kWh a month, for an average bill of $201.
- 14.27¢avg ¢/kWh (2025)+0.02¢ (+0.1%) vs 2024
- $201Avg monthly billArizona: $157
- 1,411 kWhAvg monthly useArizona: 1,030 kWh
- 2,707Residential customersFull-service utility
| Sector | Customers | Sales (MWh) | Revenue | ¢/kWh 2025 | ¢/kWh 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2,707 | 45,850 | $6,542,000 | 14.27¢ | 14.25¢ | +0.02¢ (+0.1%) |
| Commercial | 759 | 233,318 | $29,303,000 | 12.56¢ | 12.54¢ | +0.02¢ (+0.2%) |
| Industrial | 0 | 0 | $0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| All sectors | 3,466 | 279,168 | $35,845,000 | 12.84¢ | 12.83¢ | +0.01¢ (+0.1%) |
How Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) compares
- Arizona residential average, 2025: 15.26¢ per kWh, 1,030 kWh a month, $157 average bill. U.S. average: 17.23¢, 874 kWh, $151.
- Among 17 full-service utilities in Arizona with at least 1,000 residential customers, Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) ranks 10 of 17 from lowest to highest average price.
- Latest monthly figure: Arizona homes paid 15.05¢ per kWh in August 2026 (preliminary), against 15.09¢ in August 2025. Summer months often run higher than the annual average.
- From 2024 to 2025 this average rose 0.1%; the state average rose 2.4%.
- Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) is an electric cooperative, owned by the members it serves; its board sets rates. Balancing authority: WALC.
Where Gila River Indian Utility Authority (GRICUA) serves
EIA lists 2 Arizona counties in its 2025 service territory: Maricopa, Pinal.
Arizona full-service utilities with similar rates
| Provider | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Dist No2 Pinal County | 13.32¢ | $131 | 5,592 |
| Navopache Electric Coop, Inc | 13.48¢ | $81 | 40,795 |
| Salt River Project | 13.98¢ | $160 | 1,074,095 |
| Electrical Dist No3 Pinal County | 14.02¢ | $162 | 32,951 |
| Trico Electric Cooperative Inc | 14.26¢ | $131 | 53,721 |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc | 14.61¢ | $107 | 46,398 |
| Tucson Electric Power Co | 14.88¢ | $117 | 416,268 |
| USBIA-San Carlos Project | 16.37¢ | $142 | 12,018 |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.