NOAA Climate Analysis for 85701: HVAC Energy Demand
In 85701 (Downtown Tucson / El Presidio), summer cooling increases your kWh electric bill by 74% compared to the winter heating baseline.
Homes in this postal zone record an average of 3,700 Cooling Degree Days annually. High HVAC seasonal efficiency (SEER2 16+) and window tinting directly protect against top-tier summer rate charges.
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 3,700
Reflects air conditioning runtime. Critical for managing peak electric bills.
Heating Degree Days (HDD): 1,400
Reflects winter furnace and heat pump energy consumption.
ZIP 85701 Transmission Boundary & Grid Station
ZIP 85701 (Tucson, US) Geographic Grid
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32.2180° N, 110.9709° W
Serving Grid: Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
Postal District: Downtown Tucson / El Presidio • County: Pima County
Assigned Utility Providers for ZIP 85701
Power Utility:
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
Water Authority:
Tucson Water
Natural Gas:
Southwest Gas Tucson