Arizona Public Service Customers Will Receive Bill Credit
Arizona utility customers will see a one-time $14.70 reduction on their electricity bills in November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Utilities
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The Arizona Corporation Commission unanimously approved a $14.70 bill credit for Arizona Public Service customers. This adjustment will appear on electricity statements issued in November 2026.
Why it matters
The credit returns a $33.6 million surplus from the Renewable Energy Adjustment Charge fund to ratepayers. This move is designed to provide financial relief to customers following high electricity usage during the summer months.
The credit is funded by a $33.6 million uncommitted balance in the Renewable Energy Adjustment Charge fund. Customers will also avoid paying the standard $2.49 monthly surcharge on their November statements.
The players
Arizona Corporation Commission
This is the state agency responsible for regulating public utilities and ensuring fair rates for energy consumers.
Arizona Public Service
This is the largest electric utility company operating within the state of Arizona.
The details
Five commissioners voted unanimously on October 8, 2026, to authorize the distribution of surplus funds. The commission utilized the uncommitted balance from the Green Power Partners program to facilitate the credit.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: The Arizona Corporation Commission approved the credit.
November 2026: Customers receive the credit on their electric bills.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader trend of state regulatory bodies managing utility surplus funds to provide direct relief to ratepayers. It positions the commission as an active overseer of how utility companies handle unspent environmental and energy program fees.
Arizona Public Service customers will see their November 2026 statement automatically reduced by $14.70. This reduction also includes the temporary suspension of the standard $2.49 monthly Environmental Benefits Surcharge.
The takeaway
Customers can expect to see the $14.70 credit reflected automatically on their November statements without needing to take additional action. Monitoring future utility bills will help residents understand if the Renewable Energy Adjustment Charge returns to its standard rate.
Further reading
For more information on state utility policies, visit the Utilities section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTAR.
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