Moved to Buckeye AZ. from so cal two years ago. A/C ran 24-7 from May to Sept. All electric house, pool pump, water features as well, w/ an energy regulator, (off peak use stuff) A/C is not regulated. Electric bills were less than so cal in the summer time.
The locals in BHC are being priced out of the housing market with developements like Laughlin rnach etc attracting the retired folks.