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Arkansas Electricity Cost 2026: 14.36¢/kWh
Arkansas residential electricity rates average 14.36 cents per kWh in 2026, -22.1% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
14.36
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$124
at 863 kWh
vs National
-22.1%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
11/50
YoY change +8.9%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,487
vs national $1,910
Arkansas electricity market
Regulated state served primarily by Entergy Arkansas and SWEPCO. Generation mix favors natural gas and nuclear (Arkansas Nuclear One), with growing wind imported from Oklahoma and Kansas.
Where Arkansas residents save
No retail competition. Entergy offers a TOU pilot in select areas; otherwise the savings lever is efficiency (LED retrofit, weatherization, smart thermostat) and energy assistance through ARC Energy Assistance for low-income households.
Primary utilities
- Entergy Arkansas
- Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
- Arkansas Electric Cooperatives
Arkansas bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $72 | $862 |
| Small house | 750 | $108 | $1,292 |
| Average household | 863 | $124 | $1,487 |
| Large house | 1200 | $172 | $2,068 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $215 | $2,585 |
Estimates use the Arkansas state-average rate of 14.36¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.