Natural Gas
| Residential | $11.65 |
| Commercial | $7.36 |
| Industrial | $5.24 |
Source: US Energy Information Administration, February 2019
Electric Rates
The commercial and industrial electric rates are consistently lower than the national average and businesses of all kinds can profit from these savings. Energy-intensive businesses, such as data centers, especially benefit from TEP’s low energy costs and high reliability. The chart below shows examples of demand and usage, with corresponding rates and monthly bills. Tucson Electric Power covers, Ft. Huachuca, most of Pima County and all of Santa Cruz County. Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative covers much of Cochise County.
| 500 kW, 180,000 kWh | ||
| $/kWh | Monthly Bill | |
| US Average | $0.108 | $19,467 |
| Tucson Electric Power | $0.115 | $20,621 |
| Arizona Public Service | $0.099 | $17,840 |
| 1,000 kW, 650,000 kWh | ||
| $/kWh | Monthly Bill | |
| US Average | $0.082 | $55,703 |
| Tucson Electric Power | $0.082 | $53,179 |
| Arizona Public Service (E-32 Large Primary) | $0.071 | $46,399 |
| 50,000 kW, 32.5 Million kWh | ||
| $/kWh | Monthly Bill | |
| US Average | $0.080 | $2,592,376 |
| Tucson Electric Power (ED Rider Applied) | $0.059 | $1,903,493 |
| Arizona Public Service (E-32 Large Primary) | $0.068 | $2,221,491 |
Source: Edison Electric Institute Typical Bills and Average Rates Report; TEP; Summer 2017
Water
Industrial & Commercial Rates
| Charge | Charge per Ccf |
|---|---|
| Usage Base Rate | $3.13 (industrial) $3.11 (commercial) |
| Tier 1 Summer Surcharge | $1.00 |
| Tier 2 Summer Surcharge | $0.27 |
| Central Arizona Project (CAP) | $0.69 |
| Conservation Fee | $0.10 |
Per 100 cubic feet (Ccf) (1 Ccf = 748 Gallons)
Source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/rates-and-monthly-charges/industrial
Water conservation
Tucsonans can be justifiably proud of their national leadership in effective use of water. Tucson Water has encouraged water conservation for more than three decades, and as a result Tucson has one of the lowest per capita water usage rates in the southwestern United States. Strengthening our conservation ethic is a key strategy in ensuring our future sustainability.
Wise use of all these water resources requires planning. Tucson Water has developed a Long Range Water Resources Plan which provides a comprehensive look at Tucson’s future water supply requirements. Using the plan as a guideline allows the community to implement projects and programs that will provide adequate water supplies to meet the needs of future generations. The region also has access to Colorado River water, which is imported via the Central Arizona Project. This renewable resource will, over time, largely replace groundwater as Tucson’s primary drinking water supply.
Property Costs
Average Land Cost per Acre
| Submarket | Overall Weighted Average Price (per square foot) |
| Airport | $2.50 – $3.00 |
| Oro Valley | $5.50 – $10.00 |
| Northwest | $3.25 – $4.25 |
| Southeast | $1.50 – $2.50 |
| South Central (Palo Verde/Ajo) | $3.00 – $3.75 |
Source: PICOR – A Member of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance, 2018
Average Commercial/Industrial Lease Rates
| Market Type | Overall Weighted Average Net Rent (per square foot) |
| Warehouse/Distribution | $0.51 |
| Manufacturing | $0.42 |
| Office Service/Flex | $0.62 |
| High-Tech | $0.72 |
| Class Type | Overall Average Asking Rent (per square foot) |
| Class A | $24.77 |
| Class B | $18.48 |
| Class C | $15.03 |
Source: PICOR – A Member of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance, 2018
Vacancy Rates
| Sector | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | 10.6% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Office | 12.6% | 12.8% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Retail | 6.7% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Land (total permits issued) | 2,898 | 2,863 | 2,928 | 4,151 |
Source: CCIM