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Lower Your Energy Costs Without Changing Your Lifestyle
When costs go up everywhere — groceries, rent, gas — it’s easy to feel like your energy bill is just one more thing you can’t change. But you have more influence over your monthly energy bill than you may realize. Even small choices at home or choosing the right rate plan can give you real control over what you spend.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you confidently take control of your comfort and your costs.
Choose the plan that puts you in the driver’s seat
One of the simplest ways to lower your monthly bill is to pick the rate plan that naturally fits the way you live. We offer a variety of options, whether that’s saving by shifting usage, adjusting daily habits, or keeping costs simple and predictable. No matter how you prefer to manage your energy, there’s a plan designed for you.
If you’re on an active rate plan and have at least three months of energy usage history at your current address, your APS bill includes a Monthly Plan Comparison that shows which plan would have cost you the least, based on your actual past use. You can also check anytime by signing in to your online account at aps.com/compare. And if your needs change? You can pick a different plan as often as each billing cycle.
Overall, our residential rates remain just below the national average, and we are working to keep bills as low as possible. A simple step you can take is using the rate comparison tool to choose plan that would have saved you the most money.
Choosing the right rate plan for you is an important first step. Once you’ve done that, you may be able to change how you use energy to save even more.
Let smart technology put more control in your hands
If you use a smart thermostat, you can easily manage when and how your home uses energy without constantly adjusting it yourself. And with heating and cooling being the largest portion of Arizonans’ energy bills, ensuring those systems run most during the lowest cost times of energy can save you. Many customers on a time-of-use plan find savings by pre-cooling their homes a little earlier in the day, then letting the thermostat raise the temperature slightly from 4–7 p.m. when energy is most expensive.
Smart thermostats can help you earn bill credits through APS Cool Rewards. During conservation hours, your thermostat is adjusted a few degrees, keeping your home comfortable while helping the grid meet everyone’s needs.
Small choices at home that shift energy use in your favor
You don’t need major upgrades to start taking control of your energy use. Simple habits and small choices you control can make a real difference.
If you’re on the Time of Use 4pm–7pm Weekdays plan or the Time of Use 4pm–7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge plan, using large appliances like your washer and dryer, dishwasher and pool pump during off-peak times when energy is less expensive will save you money.
No matter which plan you are on, taking simple steps like sealing windows and doors to keep cool air inside, and changing your air filters regularly to help your AC work smarter instead of harder, can help you lower your costs without sacrificing comfort.
If things are tight, support helps you stay in control
When life throws something unexpected your way, your energy bill shouldn’t be the thing that pushes you further behind. That’s why APS offers support programs designed to help you stay connected — and stay in control — during tough moments:
- Energy Support Program
Qualified customers receive up to 25% or 60% off their monthly bill. - Crisis Bill Assistance
Up to $1,000 per year for unexpected hardships for qualified customers. - APS CARE
Up to $500 in bill assistance, regardless of income. - Flexible Payment Arrangements
Gives you more time to pay when you need it.
You can explore all programs at aps.com/assistance or call us anytime — we’re here to help.
You’re more in control than it may feel — and we’re here to help you stay that way
No matter what plan you choose, the amount you pay depends on the amount of energy you use. That’s why we provide real, meaningful choices to help you manage your energy use and your bill. Whether you want to understand your rate plan options, build new habits at home, use technology to your advantage, or access support during a difficult time, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way. If you’d like someone to walk through your options, our Customer Experience Team is here 24/7: (602) 371-7171.
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