ARIZONA UTILITY RATE ASSISTANCE

• Most of the state’s major utilities offer rate discounts. The specifics of the programs varies by utility; however, they all offer a declining block discount structure, with the customer receiving a smaller percentage discount as their monthly usage passes certain kWh thresholds. In addition to a general residential discount, called residential energy support, some utilities offer a low-income seniors’ discount rate, and medical life support rate. The rate structure of the largest utility, Arizona Public Service, is typical: for monthly usage of 0-400 kWh, the discount is 30 percent; 401-800 kWh = 20 percent; 801-1200 = 10 percent, 1201 kWh and up = $10.00

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LEVERAGING

2002: $9.1 million
2001: $8 million
2000: $6.6 million