Craighead County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Craighead County, Arkansas Electricity Overview
Residents of Craighead County consume enough electricity to release 7,444.27 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 667th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in the country.
Craighead County's 190.00% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources for electric generation during the course of the past year is an unfortunate circumstance.
Craighead County averages 0.02 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 31st highest in the statecounties.
Non-renewable fuel sources are used in the generation of 97.72% of the megawatt hours produced in Craighead County, ranking it 698th out of 3230 counties in the US for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.
Craighead County is the 1532nd largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the nation, with a population of 113,017 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 101,308.
With 2,306 megawatt generated from solar power and 113,017 residents in Craighead County, the county averages 0.02 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 892nd in the US out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,840,943 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
101,308 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,306 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
99,002 MWh
Production per Capita
0.9 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
841,329,148 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,444.27 kg
Jonesboro, AR Electricity Overview
Jonesboro's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.40% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.20 cents and 32.46% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Power plants in the city generate, on average, 1.24 megawatt hours per resident from non-renewable fuels, which ranks it 5th out of 626 cities in Arkansas. Jonesboro electricity customers use 1314.35% 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 7,497.23 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 7,497.23 kilograms per person and 79,884 people in the city, the city emits 598,908,653.64 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 97,573.7 megawatt hours, or 98.56% 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 September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Jonesboro, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWL Jonesboro | BUNDLED | 8.50 | 107.26 | 99,002 | 516,374 | 43,910,000 |
| Craighead Electric | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 164.77 | 392,644 | 48,538,000 | |
| Entergy Arkansas | BUNDLED | 13.09 | 140.17 | 7,778,613.6 | 1,018,502,570 |
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Brookland, AR Electricity Overview
Brookland's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.30% higher than the average Arkansas rate of 12.20 cents and 22.78% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The city produces 0.59 megawatt hours per person from solar power, which is 9th in Arkansas out of 626 cities. Craighead Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Emissions in Brookland average 7,080.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 604th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,080.16 kilograms per person and 3,884 people in the city, the city emits 27,499,333.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 87th 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, Brookland's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 2,306 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brookland
Brookland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brookland, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craighead Electric | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 164.77 | 392,644 | 48,538,000 |
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Bono, AR Electricity Overview
Bono's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.01% higher than the average Arkansas rate of 12.20 cents and 19.19% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $145.46 per month. Entergy Arkansas is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Bono average 7,347.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 257th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,347.98 kilograms per person and 2,434 people in the city, the city emits 17,884,991.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 126th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Bono must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bono
Bono residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bono, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craighead Electric | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 164.77 | 392,644 | 48,538,000 | |
| Entergy Arkansas | BUNDLED | 13.09 | 140.17 | 7,778,613.6 | 1,018,502,570 |
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Electricity Production in Craighead County, Arkansas
Power Plants in Craighead County, Arkansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jonesboro City Water & Light PlantCWL Jonesboro (100.00%) | Jonesboro | AR | Natural Gas | 99,002 | 56,582,029.87 | 571.52 | ||
Craighead Electric Solar OneToday's Power (100.00%) | Brookland | AR | Solar | 2,306 |
Craighead County, Arkansas Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Craighead County averages 7,444.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 841,329,148.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Craighead County is Natural Gas, making up 96.31% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Solar (2.28%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (1.41%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. Craighead County has 2 electricity plants, which is 1111th highest in the United States.
Providers In Each City in Craighead County:
- Bay, Arkansas:
- Entergy Arkansas: 59.22%
- Craighead Electric: 40.78%
- 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:
- Entergy Arkansas: 81.49%
- Craighead Electric: 18.51%
- Egypt, Arkansas:
- Entergy Arkansas: 50.00%
- Craighead Electric: 50.00%
- Jonesboro, Arkansas:
- Entergy Arkansas: 49.75%
- CWL Jonesboro: 49.59%
- Craighead Electric: 0.66%
- Lake City, Arkansas:
- Entergy Arkansas: 72.20%
- Craighead Electric: 27.80%
- Monette, Arkansas:
- Craighead Electric: 33.34%
- Entergy Arkansas: 66.66%
* 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 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Craighead County, Arkansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CWL Jonesboro | 39,720 |
| 2 | Entergy Arkansas | 11,652 |
| 3 | Craighead Electric | 7,685 |
How many electric companies offer service in Craighead County, Arkansas?
Craighead County, Arkansas is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
