LED Television (55-inch) in Tucson — $20/yr to Run (13.8¢/kWh)

Your led television (55-inch) in Tucson costs about $2/month at 13.8¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Tucson, AZ Electricity Rate

13.8¢/kWh

Utility: Tucson Electric Power (TEP)

+6% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.06

0.4 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.68

12 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$20

146 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$161

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tucson

PeriodkWhTucson CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.4$0.06$0.05+$0.00
Weekly2.8$0.39$0.36+$0.02
Monthly12.2$1.68$1.58+$0.10
Quarterly36.5$5.04$4.75+$0.30
Annual146.0$20.16$18.98+$1.18

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Daily

$0.06

Monthly

$1.68

Annual

$20

8-Year

$161

Energy Saving Tips for LED Television (55-inch) in Tucson

  • Tucson electricity rates are 6% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • An ENERGY STAR LED Television (55-inch) in Tucson saves ~$5/year compared to standard models.
  • A smart LED Television (55-inch) with scheduling optimization can save ~$4/year at Tucson rates.
  • Enable auto-brightness adjustment
  • Turn off when not watching
  • Use sleep timer at night

ENERGY STAR Savings: Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR LED Television (55-inch) in Tucson saves approximately $5/year at local rates — $40 over the appliance lifetime.

LED Television (55-inch) Cost in Other Arizona Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Tucson
Tucson (current)13.8¢$20
Phoenix14.0¢$20+$0
Mesa12.2¢$18$-2
Chandler14.1¢$21+$0
Gilbert13.0¢$19$-1
Glendale12.7¢$18$-2
Scottsdale14.1¢$21+$0
Peoria13.4¢$20$-1
Tempe13.5¢$20$-0

LED Television (55-inch) Energy Cost FAQ — Tucson, AZ

Understanding LED Television (55-inch) Energy Costs in Tucson, AZ

In a major metro like Tucson, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.5 million residents. Running a low-draw appliance like the LED Television (55-inch) (80W) at Tucson's rate of 13.8¢/kWh costs approximately $20 per year — $1 more than the national average of $19.

Tucson rates are 6% above the national average — a modest premium that adds $1 per year to LED Television (55-inch) operating costs. Over the appliance's 8-year lifespan, that's $9 in cumulative extra spending versus the national average.

With a cost of living index of 103, Tucson is near the national median. The LED Television (55-inch)'s monthly cost of $1.68 represents a typical share of the average Tucson electric bill of $135/month. Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR LED Television (55-inch) can cut energy use by up to 25%, saving approximately $5 per year at Tucson rates.

In Tucson's warm climate (avg 77.2°F), HVAC-related appliances tend to run more frequently, compounding energy costs. A LED Television (55-inch) produces approximately 0.1 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Tucson residents can reduce this footprint by choosing an ENERGY STAR certified unit, optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tucson.

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