Electric Rates & Providers in Benton County, AR

Benton County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Benton County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

Benton County generates 42.59% of their needed electricity and must bring in the additional 57.41% from neighboring counties.

Benton County produces 2,078,817.26 megawatt hours from coal a year. That is 6.86 megawatt hours per person in the county and makes Benton County the 156th highest ranked county out of 3230 counties in the country for electricity generation from coal per capita.

With a population of 302,863 residents, Benton County is the 2nd largest county by population in the state and the 242nd largest in the country.

Benton County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, resulting in a ranking of 379th out of 3230 counties in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.

Benton County produces 2,078,817.26 megawatt hours of electricity from the burning of coal, ranking Benton County 105th in the country out of 3230 counties.

Benton County has achieved a 22.03% drop in the usage of non-renewable fuels for electricity production during the previous year, a step in the right direction.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,898,226 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.17 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,086,132 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    2,086,132 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    6.89 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,583,219,476 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    11,831.16 kg

Rogers, AR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.14 cents per kilowatt hour for Rogers, which is 7.38% more than the average Arkansas rate of 12.23 cents. Carroll Electric has an estimated 1,282 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $129.75, while the Rogers average is 3.05% below at $125.79 per month. This is the 90th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Arkansas.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Rogers averages 7,370.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 538,051,756.22 kilograms, which is the 6th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Arkansas. All of the electricity sold in Rogers has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rogers

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.221/kWh$0.094/kWh$274.90/mo.$74.63/mo.
479th13.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rogers
90th$125.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rogers Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rogers, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Carroll ElectricBUNDLED12.40139.861,297,421.41160,923,306
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.25143.9352,691.428,038,068
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.40104.791,178,001.23134,312,065

Zips with electric coverage in Rogers, Arkansas include: 72758, 72756, 72712, 72745, 72718

Bentonville, AR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.71 cents per kilowatt hour for Bentonville, which is 3.87% more than the average Arkansas rate of 12.23 cents. Bentonville Electric has an estimated 27,064 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $129.75, while the Bentonville average is 6.05% below at $121.9 per month. This is the 48th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Arkansas.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bentonville averages 7,370.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 387,455,347.77 kilograms, which is the 9th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Arkansas. All of the electricity sold in Bentonville has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bentonville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.229/kWh$0.094/kWh$282.85/mo.$73.76/mo.
185th12.71¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bentonville
48th$121.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bentonville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bentonville, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bentonville ElectricBUNDLED11.41113.5281,02132,073,000
Carroll ElectricBUNDLED12.40139.861,297,421.41160,923,306
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.25143.9352,691.428,038,068
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.40104.791,178,001.23134,312,065

Zips with electric coverage in Bentonville, Arkansas include: 72758, 72756, 72712, 72715, 72714

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Bella Vista, AR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.10 cents per kilowatt hour for Bella Vista, which is 7.07% more than the average Arkansas rate of 12.23 cents. Carroll Electric has an estimated 1,795 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $129.75, while the Bella Vista average is 2.58% below at $126.4 per month. This is the 98th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Arkansas.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bella Vista averages 7,370.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 219,787,759.15 kilograms, which is the 15th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Arkansas. All of the electricity sold in Bella Vista has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bella Vista

Bella Vista residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.215/kWh$0.094/kWh$268.89/mo.$75.29/mo.
471st13.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bella Vista
98th$126.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bella Vista Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bella Vista, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Carroll ElectricBUNDLED12.40139.861,297,421.41160,923,306
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.25143.9352,691.428,038,068
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.40104.791,178,001.23134,312,065

Zips with electric coverage in Bella Vista, Arkansas include: 72712, 72715, 72714, 72751, 72736, 72768

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Electricity Production in Benton County, Arkansas

Power Plants in Benton County, Arkansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Benton County AR Coal 2,065,0832,276,552,533.341,102.4

Benton 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. Benton County averages 11,831.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 292nd worst in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 3,583,219,476.37 kilograms, the county ranks highest in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. The county is home to one power generation plant. Benton County's fuel of choice is Coal, with 99.65% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source.

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0.35%

Benton County, Arkansas Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electricity companies in Benton County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has favorable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these 4 suppliers is 4.47%. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Benton County a rank of 1374th best in the US out of 3230 counties.

Providers In Each City in Benton County:

  • Avoca, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 32.84%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.58%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.58%
  • Bella Vista, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 33.29%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.38%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
  • Bentonville, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 27.17%
    • Empire District Electric: 27.17%
    • Carroll Electric: 18.76%
    • Bentonville Electric: 26.90%
  • Bethel Heights, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 49.93%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.07%
  • Cave Springs, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 33.92%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 35.42%
    • Empire District Electric: 30.66%
  • Centerton, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 36.35%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 36.35%
    • Carroll Electric: 27.30%
  • Decatur, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 43.71%
    • Carroll Electric: 12.58%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 43.71%
  • Elm Springs, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 39.20%
    • Carroll Electric: 25.52%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 35.28%
  • Garfield, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 33.14%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.43%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.43%
  • Gateway, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Carroll Electric: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
  • Gentry, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 9.10%
    • Empire District Electric: 37.09%
    • City of Siloam Springs Utilities: 16.72%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 37.09%
  • Gravette, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 36.86%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 36.86%
    • Carroll Electric: 26.28%
  • Highfill, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 32.55%
    • Carroll Electric: 33.34%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 34.10%
  • Little Flock, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 38.72%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 38.72%
    • Carroll Electric: 22.56%
  • Lowell, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 25.22%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 43.78%
    • Empire District Electric: 31.00%
  • Pea Ridge, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 28.26%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 35.87%
    • Empire District Electric: 35.87%
  • Rogers, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 35.01%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 35.01%
    • Carroll Electric: 29.98%
  • Siloam Springs, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 4.64%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 40.00%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 13.75%
    • Empire District Electric: 15.33%
    • City of Siloam Springs Utilities: 26.28%
  • Springtown, Arkansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 43.83%
    • Carroll Electric: 12.35%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 43.83%
  • Sulphur Springs, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 4.50%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 47.75%
    • Empire District Electric: 47.75%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Benton County, Arkansas?

The largest electricity supplier in Benton County, Arkansas by megawatt hours sold is Bentonville Electric.

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

There are 6 electricity companies operating in Benton County, Arkansas.

How many power plants are within Benton County, Arkansas?

There is one power plant in Benton County, Arkansas

Which electricity companies offer service in Benton County, Arkansas?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-03