Franklin County, AR: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Franklin County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Franklin County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

Franklin County is the 758th largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States, producing 773,955 megawatt hours.

Franklin County consumes only 36.25% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the remaining 63.75%.

Franklin County is 428th in the United States out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 17.27 megawatt hours per person each year.

Releasing 79,986,002.47 kilograms of CO2 gases, Franklin County has the 51st highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in Arkansas.

Franklin County has seen year over year increase of 5786.31% in electricity production from solar power.

While many counties work to decrease non-renewable fuel sources, Franklin County's non-renewable fuel use in their power plants has increased by 97.08% throughout the previous year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    280,591 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.35 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    773,955 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    296,373 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    477,582 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    45.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    79,986,002 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,661.46 kg

Recent Energy News in Ozark

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Ozark Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.56¢ per kWh

  • 15.55% higher than last month
  • 7.2% lower than February last year
  • 3.26% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 22.9% lower than the US average
  • 588th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 493 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 29 since February last year
  • 7,066th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,850 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,368 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.89¢ per kWh

  • 0.68% lower than last month
  • 7.9% lower than February last year
  • 6.7% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 29.79% lower than the US average
  • 90th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 453 since February last year
  • 3,568th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,263 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$116.16 per month

  • 36.57% lower than last month
  • 16.74% lower than February last year
  • 21.1% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 7.34% lower than the US average
  • 81st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 506 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 477 since February last year
  • 9,958th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11,281 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9,923 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$131.11 per month

  • 1.46% lower than last month
  • 10.77% lower than February last year
  • 3.23% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 1.07% lower than the US average
  • 151st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 463 since February last year
  • 13,463rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 124 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,539 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.61¢ per kWh

  • 4.87% higher than last month
  • 9.28% lower than February last year
  • 7.93% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 14.77% lower than the US average
  • 571st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since February last year
  • 10,487th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 746 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,604 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.47¢ per kWh

  • 0.94% lower than last month
  • 9.77% lower than February last year
  • 0.45% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 25.89% lower than the US average
  • 136th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 384 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 451 since February last year
  • 5,921st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 480 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,064 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$421.25 per month

  • 17.34% lower than last month
  • 18.04% lower than February last year
  • 8.51% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 74.82% lower than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 486 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 486 since February last year
  • 8,190th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,567 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,951 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$498.45 per month

  • 1.53% lower than last month
  • 12.8% lower than February last year
  • 0.69% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 69.65% lower than the US average
  • 145th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 414 since February last year
  • 10,711th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 206 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,035 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.26¢ per kWh

  • 1.39% higher than last month
  • 12.69% lower than February last year
  • 11.85% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 26.33% lower than the US average
  • 570th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 47 since February last year
  • 8,755th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,011 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,526 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.07¢ per kWh

  • 1.43% lower than last month
  • 23.13% lower than February last year
  • 12.43% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 40.56% lower than the US average
  • 84th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 431 since February last year
  • 2,232nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 486 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,515 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$26,677.29 per month

  • 8.55% higher than last month
  • 10.14% lower than February last year
  • 315.56% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 12.98% lower than the US average
  • 593rd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since February last year
  • 19,774th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,157 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 119 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$22,509.57 per month

  • 1.1% lower than last month
  • 28.71% lower than February last year
  • 187.73% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 33.97% lower than the US average
  • 562nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since February last year
  • 17,810th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,357 since February last year

Ozark, AR Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Ozark is around 11.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.52% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.02 cents. Production from renewable fuels comes to 80.5 megawatt hours generated per customer in the city, which results in a ranking of 2nd in the state out of 626 cities. The city ranks 1st out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel sources with a total of 286,484 megawatt hours generated.

Around 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 615th worst polluter in Arkansas out of 626 cities. Total emissions in the city are 0 kilograms, which is the 615th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Ozark. Ozark has one electricity producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ozark

Ozark residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.317/kWh$0.074/kWh$457.99/mo.$75.27/mo.
57th11.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ozark
144th$131.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ozark Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ozark, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Arkansas Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.67144.74737,281.7493,376,955
Oklahoma Gas & ElectricBUNDLED11.20117.58727,991.3981,499,270

Charleston, AR Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Charleston is around 11.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.52% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $131.16 per month, while the Arkansas average is $131.56. Oklahoma Gas & Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

Around 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 7th worst polluter in Arkansas out of 626 cities. Total emissions in the city are 19,258,411.27 kilograms, which is the 117th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charleston

Charleston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.317/kWh$0.074/kWh$457.99/mo.$75.27/mo.
57th11.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Charleston
144th$131.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Charleston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Charleston, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Arkansas Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.67144.74737,281.7493,376,955
Oklahoma Gas & ElectricBUNDLED11.20117.58727,991.3981,499,270

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Altus, AR Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Altus is around 11.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.52% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $131.16 per month, while the Arkansas average is $131.56. With an estimated 78 total residential customers, Oklahoma Gas & Electric is the largest provider in the city.

Around 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 82nd worst polluter in Arkansas out of 626 cities. Total emissions in the city are 6,697,929.25 kilograms, which is the 224th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Altus

Altus residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.317/kWh$0.074/kWh$457.99/mo.$75.27/mo.
57th11.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Altus
144th$131.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Altus Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Altus, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Arkansas Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.67144.74737,281.7493,376,955
Oklahoma Gas & ElectricBUNDLED11.20117.58727,991.3981,499,270

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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Arkansas

Power Plants in Franklin County, Arkansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Franklin County AR Natural Gas 477,582220,625,708.52461.96
Ozark AR Conventional Hydroelectric 286,484
Franklin County AR Solar 9,889

Franklin County, Arkansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 4,661.46 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 1461st worst in the US. This adds up to total emissions of 79,986,002.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 51st highest for total emissions in the state. Over 61.71% of electricity in Franklin County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Taken together with Conventional Hydroelectric (37.02%) and Solar (1.28%), these three fuel types account for 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. There are 3 electricity plants in Franklin County, which is the 847th highest number of power plants in a county in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
61.71%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
37.02%
SOLAR
Solar
1.28%

Franklin County, Arkansas Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Franklin County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Arkansas has highly favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

Franklin County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 5.14% of their energy lost per year. The national average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Arkansas average is 3.68%, resulting in a rank of 1987th best in the United States and a state rank of 38th best out of 3230 and 75 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Franklin County:

  • Altus, Arkansas:
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 50.00%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Branch, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 50.00%
  • Charleston, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 50.00%
  • Denning, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 50.00%
  • Ozark, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 50.00%
  • Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Franklin County, Arkansas?

By total megawatt hours sold, Oklahoma Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Franklin County, Arkansas.

How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Arkansas?

Franklin County, Arkansas is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Franklin County, Arkansas?

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Franklin County, Arkansas

What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Arkansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Oklahoma Gas & Electric16,017
2Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative7,252
3Ozark Electric Cooperative6,743

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-05-12