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Sebastian County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

Residents of Sebastian County pay roughly 8.56% less than the $138.3 nationwide average monthly residential electric expense.

Sebastian County is the 4th most populated county in Arkansas, with 129,059 residents residing within the county's borders.

With 129,059 residents within its borders and 104,367 megawatt hours produced a year, Sebastian County has a per capita production rate of 0.81 megawatt hours. The city is 1559th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

Over the course of the most recent year, Sebastian County experienced a 2.80% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

Oklahoma Gas & Electric is the largest provider in Sebastian County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Sebastian County released 915,010,496.96 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 373rd worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,110,425 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.35 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    104,367 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    104,367 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.81 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    915,010,497 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,089.86 kg

Recent Energy News in Fort Smith

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Fort Smith Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.86¢ per kWh

  • 10.51% higher than last month
  • 8.89% lower than February last year
  • 2.56% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 27.25% lower than the US average
  • 98th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 40 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 496 since February last year
  • 5,569th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,858 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,599 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.71¢ per kWh

  • 0.82% lower than last month
  • 9.73% lower than February last year
  • 8.16% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 30.89% lower than the US average
  • 55th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 494 since February last year
  • 3,360th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 35 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,612 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$106.96 per month

  • 29.45% lower than last month
  • 16.01% lower than February last year
  • 27.35% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 14.68% lower than the US average
  • 46th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 64 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 72 since February last year
  • 7,946th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,844 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,429 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$121.43 per month

  • 1.38% lower than last month
  • 12.45% lower than February last year
  • 10.38% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 8.38% lower than the US average
  • 49th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 493 since February last year
  • 10,534th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 276 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,465 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.43¢ per kWh

  • 3.57% higher than last month
  • 11.63% lower than February last year
  • 2.97% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 23.38% lower than the US average
  • 112th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 441 since February last year
  • 6,332nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 767 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,517 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.01¢ per kWh

  • 1.13% lower than last month
  • 11.25% lower than February last year
  • 4.74% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 29.08% lower than the US average
  • 87th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 459 since February last year
  • 4,381st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 454 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,752 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$401.21 per month

  • 12.8% lower than last month
  • 19.29% lower than February last year
  • 12.87% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 76.02% lower than the US average
  • 77th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 87 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 514 since February last year
  • 7,081st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 176 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,849 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$497.24 per month

  • 1.58% lower than last month
  • 15.66% lower than February last year
  • 0.93% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 69.73% lower than the US average
  • 123rd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 449 since February last year
  • 10,587th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 284 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,497 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

6.46¢ per kWh

  • 1.03% higher than last month
  • 19.82% lower than February last year
  • 0.53% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 34.48% lower than the US average
  • 94th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 480 since February last year
  • 6,176th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 901 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,678 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.11¢ per kWh

  • 2.13% lower than last month
  • 24.86% lower than February last year
  • 11.83% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 40.15% lower than the US average
  • 96th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 448 since February last year
  • 2,259th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 496 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,033 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$19,822.43 per month

  • 7.6% higher than last month
  • 14.27% lower than February last year
  • 208.78% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 35.34% lower than the US average
  • 534th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 17,974th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,386 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 190 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$18,496.7 per month

  • 1.47% lower than last month
  • 27.74% lower than February last year
  • 136.43% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 45.74% lower than the US average
  • 521st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since February last year
  • 16,480th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,439 since February last year

Fort Smith, AR Electricity Overview

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Residents of Fort Smith are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.79 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.34% less than the state's average rate of 12.19 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Fort Smith average is 11.32% less at $122.65 per month. The city has an average of 1.03 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 149.64 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.

For every person in the city there are 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 7th worst in Arkansas out of 626 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 671,142,952.78 kilograms, which is the 3rd highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Smith

Fort Smith residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.355/kWh$0.077/kWh$482.07/mo.$73.40/mo.
31st11.79¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Smith
50th$122.65Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Smith Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Smith, 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
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.54159.77374,77147,002,100
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

Zips with electric coverage in Fort Smith, Arkansas include: 72903, 72904, 72901, 72908, 72916, 72941, 72923

Greenwood, AR Electricity Overview

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Residents of Greenwood are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.64% less than the state's average rate of 12.19 cents. Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative has an estimated 148 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city. The city deals with an average of 1.03 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last an average of 149.64 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

For every person in the city there are 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 82nd worst in Arkansas out of 626 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 70,842,908.68 kilograms, which is the 42nd highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greenwood

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.278/kWh$0.088/kWh$361.45/mo.$80.50/mo.
85th12.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Greenwood
162nd$131.61Average residential monthly electricity bill for Greenwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Greenwood, 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
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.54159.77374,77147,002,100
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

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Barling, AR Electricity Overview

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Residents of Barling are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.39% less than the state's average rate of 12.19 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Barling average is 7.20% less at $128.35 per month. The city has an average of 1.03 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 149.64 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.

For every person in the city there are 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 352nd worst in Arkansas out of 626 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 35,816,766.42 kilograms, which is the 70th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barling

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.355/kWh$0.077/kWh$482.05/mo.$73.41/mo.
53rd11.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Barling
118th$128.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for Barling Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Barling, 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
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.54159.77374,77147,002,100
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

Zips with electric coverage in Barling, Arkansas include: 72916, 72941, 72923

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Electricity Production in Sebastian County, Arkansas

Power Plants in Sebastian County, Arkansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sebastian County AR Conventional Hydroelectric 104,367

Sebastian County, Arkansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every person in the county there are 7,089.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 915,010,496.96 kilograms, which is the 6th worst total amount of pollution for a county in the state. Roughly 100.00% of Sebastian County's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Sebastian County has one power generation plant in the county.

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Sebastian County, Arkansas Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Sebastian County include Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Southwestern Electric Power Company, and Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Arkansas has some of the best laws and regulations for consumers interested in installing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Sebastian County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 5.28% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The national average is 2.87%, resulting in Sebastian County having a rank of 2083rd best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Sebastian County:

  • Barling, Arkansas:
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 24.77%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 25.08%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.08%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 25.08%
  • Bonanza, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 27.09%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 27.09%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 26.62%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 19.20%
  • Central City, Arkansas:
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 25.24%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 25.24%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.24%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 24.29%
  • Fort Smith, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 29.62%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 11.13%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 29.63%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 29.63%
  • Greenwood, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 32.66%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 32.26%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 32.66%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 2.42%
  • Hackett, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
  • Hartford, Arkansas:
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Huntington, Arkansas:
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
  • Lavaca, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 33.33%
  • Mansfield, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 29.86%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 29.86%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 22.17%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 18.11%
  • Midland, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sebastian County, Arkansas?

By total customer count, Oklahoma Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

How many power plants are located in Sebastian County, Arkansas?

There is one active electricity plant located in Sebastian County, Arkansas

What electricity companies offer service in Sebastian County, Arkansas?

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-03-14