Electric Rates & Providers in Washington County, AR

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Washington County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

On average, Washington County citizens are accountable for 7,637.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making them the 8th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

As the 725th highest county in the United States for non-renewable generation per capita, Washington County generates 1.07 megawatt hours per person a year.

Washington County's 142.09% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production within the previous 12 months is an unfortunate circumstance.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Washington County is Ozark Electric Cooperative.

The 274,356 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuel types ranks Washington County at 11th out of 75 counties in the state in non-renewable energy production.

Washington County is ranked as the 3rd highest consuming county out of 75 counties in the state with 4,187,098.48 megawatt hours being used by consumers for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,187,098 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.35 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    315,297 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    40,941 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    274,356 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,955,516,069 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,637.12 kg

Recent Energy News in Fayetteville

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Fayetteville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.44¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 12.71% lower than February last year
  • 14.2% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 35.94% lower than the US average
  • 42nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 465 since February last year
  • 2,810th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 223 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,939 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.45¢ per kWh

  • 1.2% lower than last month
  • 20.04% lower than February last year
  • 17.98% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 38.28% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 566 since February last year
  • 466th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 212 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,133 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$88.57 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 14.03% lower than February last year
  • 39.84% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 29.35% lower than the US average
  • 42nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 4,408th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,614 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,459 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$91.69 per month

  • 1.3% lower than last month
  • 24.98% lower than February last year
  • 32.33% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 30.82% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1,813th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 50 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,421 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.09¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 17.74% lower than February last year
  • 24.76% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 40.59% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,798th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 207 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,315 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.24¢ per kWh

  • 1.73% lower than last month
  • 22.67% lower than February last year
  • 21.63% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 41.65% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 468 since February last year
  • 1,104th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 109 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,052 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$361.13 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 22.05% lower than February last year
  • 21.57% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 78.41% lower than the US average
  • 51st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 516 since February last year
  • 5,974th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,840 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,344 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$461.06 per month

  • 1.81% lower than last month
  • 26.29% lower than February last year
  • 8.13% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 71.93% lower than the US average
  • 82nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 535 since February last year
  • 9,025th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 791 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,997 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

4.85¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 35.56% lower than February last year
  • 25.27% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 50.78% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 507 since February last year
  • 2,968th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 556 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,965 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

5.84¢ per kWh

  • 3.68% lower than last month
  • 32.1% lower than February last year
  • 15.68% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 42.76% lower than the US average
  • 52nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 566 since February last year
  • 1,741st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 771 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10,708 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$6,116.58 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 38.81% lower than February last year
  • 4.72% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 80.05% lower than the US average
  • 497th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since February last year
  • 10,266th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 33 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 876 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$9,413.44 per month

  • 3.32% lower than last month
  • 31.04% lower than February last year
  • 20.33% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 72.39% lower than the US average
  • 507th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 11,641st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,038 since February last year

Fayetteville Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

281 MWh

  • 1.06% lower than last month
  • 32.94% lower than February last year
  • 97.41% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 98.79% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 616th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 81 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

743.69 MWh

  • 2.56% lower than last month
  • 78.69% lower than February last year
  • 93.28% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 97.11% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 608th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 116 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source Fuel Types for February, 2024

-15 MWh

  • 34.78% lower than last month
  • 200% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Arkansas average
  • 95.53% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 135th in the US out of 192 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source

-21 MWh

  • 3.02% higher than last month
  • 54.24% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Arkansas average
  • 91.62% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 136th in the US out of 192 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for February, 2024

296 MWh

  • 3.58% lower than last month
  • 30.19% lower than February last year
  • 93.54% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 86.9% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 163rd in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 72 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

764.69 MWh

  • 2.41% lower than last month
  • 5.99% lower than February last year
  • 33.89% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 57.65% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 152nd in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 12 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 143 since February last year

Fayetteville, AR Electricity Overview

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Fayetteville's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.73% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.19 cents and 24.43% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. With annual generation of 47,611 megawatt hours, Fayetteville is the 9th largest producer of electricity in Arkansas. Non-renewable fuels are regularly used in electricity production in the city, resulting in approximately 0.38 megawatt hours being generated from these fuel types per resident each year.

Emissions in Fayetteville average 7,473.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 5th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 741,995,032.5 kilograms. The city is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the highest number of power plants within a city in Arkansas out of the state's 626 cities.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fayetteville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.432/kWh$0.076/kWh$530.18/mo.$57.38/mo.
83rd12.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fayetteville
5th$112.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fayetteville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fayetteville, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ozark Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.55146.82876,358118,776,400
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

Zips with electric coverage in Fayetteville, Arkansas include: 72764, 72701, 72703, 72704, 72730, 72774, 72727

Springdale, AR Electricity Overview

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Springdale's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.55% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.19 cents and 25.05% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $113.47 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Southwestern Electric Power Company.

Emissions in Springdale average 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 572nd highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,458.72 kilograms per person and 85,844 people in the city, the city emits 640,286,234.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 4th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Springdale must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springdale

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.368/kWh$0.079/kWh$458.68/mo.$67.07/mo.
82nd12.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Springdale
6th$113.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Springdale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Springdale, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Carroll ElectricBUNDLED12.17137.821,315,299.86160,008,759
Ozark Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.55146.82876,358118,776,400
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

Zips with electric coverage in Springdale, Arkansas include: 72764, 72762, 72703, 72745

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Farmington, AR Electricity Overview

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Farmington's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.56% higher than the average Arkansas rate of 12.19 cents and 22.68% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $119.26 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Ozark Electric Cooperative.

Emissions in Farmington average 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 82nd highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,458.72 kilograms per person and 7,601 people in the city, the city emits 56,693,719.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 49th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Farmington must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Farmington

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.432/kWh$0.076/kWh$530.18/mo.$57.38/mo.
149th12.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Farmington
32nd$119.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Farmington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Farmington, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ozark Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.55146.82876,358118,776,400
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

Zips with electric coverage in Farmington, Arkansas include: 72701, 72704, 72730, 72753

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Electricity Production in Washington County, Arkansas

Power Plants in Washington County, Arkansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tontitown AR Natural Gas 207,013133,864,861.76646.65
UA Central Utility PlantUniversity Of Arkansas (100.00%)
Fayetteville AR Natural Gas 38,36223,150,290.24603.47
Washington County AR Natural Gas 29,54418,147,315.9614.25
Waste Management Eco Vista LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Tontitown AR Landfill Gas 21,50514,333,308.9666.51
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant HybridToday's Power (100.00%)
Fayetteville AR Solar 9,249
Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant HybridToday's Power (100.00%)
Washington County AR Solar 8,134
Ozarks Natural Energy Community SolarToday's Power (100.00%)
Washington County AR Solar 1,490

Washington County, Arkansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Washington County averages 7,637.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,955,516,068.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Washington County is Natural Gas, making up 87.19% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Landfill Gas (6.82%) and Solar (6.16%), these three fuel sources make up 100.18% of the county's electricity generation. Washington County has 7 electricity plants, which is 393rd highest in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
87.19%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
6.82%
SOLAR
Solar
6.16%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.18%

Washington County, Arkansas Net Metering

Out of the 3 companies in Washington County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. Arkansas has favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Washington County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 6.14% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Washington County receiving a rank of 2493rd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Elkins, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.00%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Farmington, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.00%
  • Fayetteville, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 61.95%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 38.05%
  • Goshen, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.00%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Greenland, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 48.38%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 51.62%
  • Johnson, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 46.57%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 53.43%
  • Lincoln, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.00%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Prairie Grove, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 49.01%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.99%
  • Springdale, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 13.34%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 58.31%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 28.35%
  • Tontitown, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 47.15%
    • Carroll Electric: 5.69%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 47.15%
  • West Fork, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 45.95%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 54.05%
  • Winslow, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 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 Washington County, Arkansas?

The largest electricity company in Washington County, Arkansas by megawatt hours sold is Ozark Electric Cooperative.

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

Washington County, Arkansas is home to 7 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Arkansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Ozark Electric Cooperative31,811
2Southwestern Electric Power Company12,400
3Carroll Electric837

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

Washington County, Arkansas is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-05-14