Arkansas Electricity Rates: Entergy, SWEPCO, and OG&E

Arkansas Electricity Rates: Entergy, SWEPCO, and OG&E

Arkansas residents have access to competitive electricity rates through three major utilities. Here's your guide to understanding your options.

Arkansas Utilities

Entergy Arkansas

Service area: Eastern and central Arkansas, Little Rock

Customers: ~700,000

Average rate: ~10.8 cents/kWh

SWEPCO Arkansas

Service area: Northwest Arkansas, Texarkana area

Customers: ~120,000

Average rate: ~11.2 cents/kWh

OG&E Arkansas

Service area: Fort Smith area, western Arkansas

Customers: ~85,000

Average rate: ~10.5 cents/kWh

Rate Comparison

| Utility | Avg. Rate | Base Charge |

|---------|-----------|-------------|

| Entergy AR | 10.8¢ | $9.00 |

| SWEPCO AR | 11.2¢ | $12.00 |

| OG&E AR | 10.5¢ | $14.00 |

Arkansas Rate Trends

Arkansas enjoys some of the lowest rates in the region, with only a 2.8% year-over-year increase. Factors include:

• Diverse generation mix
• Low fuel costs
• Efficient operations

Key Takeaways

• Arkansas rates are among the lowest in the Southeast
• OG&E offers the lowest energy rates but higher base charges
• Entergy Arkansas balances both for most customers
• Use Utility Check to verify your rate optimization — view pricing