Craighead County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Craighead County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

There was a 0.84% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months in Craighead County.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Craighead County is CWL Jonesboro.

Craighead County has emissions of 7,756.94 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 679th highest polluting county in the US by per capita pollution.

Releasing 852,294,272.53 kilograms of CO2 gases, Craighead County has the 401st highest pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the nation.

As the 16th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, Craighead County produces 0.31 megawatt hours per person a year.

Residents in Craighead County, on average, pay $137.99 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Arkansas average bill of $133.66.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,795,747 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.34 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    34,139 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    34,139 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.31 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    852,294,273 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,756.94 kg

Jonesboro, AR Electricity Overview

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Jonesboro's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 9.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.72% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 11.96 cents and 38.99% less than the national average of 15.34 cents. Power plants in the city generate, on average, 0.44 megawatt hours per resident from non-renewable fuels, which ranks it 6th out of 626 cities in Arkansas. Jonesboro electricity customers use 3711.16% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import electricity produced in rural areas or other nearby cities to account for the difference.

Emissions in Jonesboro average 7,763.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 4th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,763.22 kilograms per person and 77,520 people in the city, the city emits 601,804,542.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 5th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant within its borders. For electricity production purposes, Jonesboro's top fuel is Natural Gas, accounting for 34,104.27 megawatt hours, or 99.90% of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jonesboro

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.087/kWh$194.04/mo.$72.07/mo.
1st9.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jonesboro
1st$109.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jonesboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jonesboro, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CWL JonesboroBUNDLED6.8386.3834,139510,92034,901,000
Craighead ElectricBUNDLED11.24153.23399,96644,972,000
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED11.86132.688,096,386959,827,862

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Brookland, AR Electricity Overview

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Brookland's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.95% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 11.96 cents and 26.71% less than the national average of 15.34 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $153.23 per month. Craighead Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Brookland average 7,741.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 56th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,741.92 kilograms per person and 3,884 people in the city, the city emits 30,069,606.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 84th 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 Brookland must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brookland

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.112/kWh$0.098/kWh$153.23/mo.$128.24/mo.
18th11.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Brookland
624th$153.23Average residential monthly electricity bill for Brookland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Brookland, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Craighead ElectricBUNDLED11.24153.23399,96644,972,000

Bono, AR Electricity Overview

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Bono's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.94% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 11.96 cents and 23.58% less than the national average of 15.34 cents. Entergy Arkansas has an estimated 44 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.

Emissions in Bono average 7,741.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 8th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,741.92 kilograms per person and 2,434 people in the city, the city emits 18,843,826.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 126th 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 Bono must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bono

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.087/kWh$194.04/mo.$72.07/mo.
57th11.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bono
519th$137.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bono Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bono, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Craighead ElectricBUNDLED11.24153.23399,96644,972,000
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED11.86132.688,096,386959,827,862

Electricity Production in Craighead County, Arkansas

Power Plants in Craighead County, Arkansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Jonesboro City Water & Light PlantCWL Jonesboro (100.00%)
Jonesboro AR Natural Gas 34,13917,822,722.59522.06

Craighead County, Arkansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Craighead County average 7,756.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 9th worst polluting county out of 75 counties in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 852,294,272.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has one electricity producing plant within its borders. For electricity production purposes, Craighead County's top fuel is Natural Gas, accounting for 34,104.27 megawatt hours, or 99.90% of generation in the county.

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99.90%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
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0.10%

Craighead County, Arkansas Net Metering

Out of the 3 companies in Craighead 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 average energy loss for companies in Craighead County is 3.78%. This includes data from 3 providers, including CWL Jonesboro, Entergy Arkansas, and Craighead Electric. The countrywide average is 2.45%, resulting in Craighead County receiving a rank of 929th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Craighead County, Arkansas

Providers In Each City in Craighead County:

  • Bay, Arkansas:
    • Craighead Electric: 40.78%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 59.22%
  • Black Oak, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 95.41%
    • Craighead Electric: 4.59%
  • Bono, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 78.50%
    • Craighead Electric: 21.50%
  • Brookland, Arkansas:
    • Craighead Electric: 100.00%
  • Caraway, Arkansas:
    • Craighead Electric: 36.61%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 63.39%
  • Cash, Arkansas:
    • Craighead Electric: 18.51%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 81.49%
  • Egypt, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 50.00%
    • Craighead Electric: 50.00%
  • Jonesboro, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 49.75%
    • Craighead Electric: 0.66%
    • CWL Jonesboro: 49.59%
  • Lake City, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 72.20%
    • Craighead Electric: 27.80%
  • Monette, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 66.66%
    • Craighead Electric: 33.34%

* 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 Craighead County, Arkansas?

The largest electricity company in Craighead County, Arkansas by megawatt hours sold is CWL Jonesboro.

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

Craighead County, Arkansas is home to one power plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Craighead County, Arkansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1CWL Jonesboro39,176
2Entergy Arkansas11,705
3Craighead Electric7,864

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

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

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-10-24