Electric Rates & Providers in Washington County, AR

Washington County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Washington County, AR is $128.02
  • The average electricity rate in Washington County, AR is 12.09¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Washington County, AR

The average residential electric bill in Washington County, AR is $128.02 per month. Washington County, AR is the 6th most expensive county in Arkansas for electricity.

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Washington County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

On average, Washington County citizens are accountable for 7,537.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making them the 8th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Washington County uses non-renewable fuel sources to generate 0.96 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 737th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.

The burning of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Washington County has been curtailed by 10.22% during the last year.

Emitting 1,929,976,374.7 kilograms of CO2 gases, Washington County has the 3rd highest pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the state.

Washington County currently is 12th out of 75 counties in Arkansas in megawatt hours produced from solar power sources.

Washington County has a population of 256,054 residents.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,274,643 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    265,488 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    19,176 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    246,312 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,929,976,375 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,537.38 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fayetteville

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Fayetteville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

12.42¢ per kWh

  • 1.45% lower than last month
  • 5.09% higher than November last year
  • 1.44% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 27.1% lower than the US average
  • 93rd in the state out of 626 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 315 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
  • 4,310th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 270 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 334 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.9¢ per kWh

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 0.46% lower than November last year
  • 2.48% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 27.82% lower than the US average
  • 86th in the state out of 626 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 26 since November last year
  • 3,605th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 158 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,556 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$91.29 per month

  • 13.11% lower than last month
  • 5.54% higher than November last year
  • 3.83% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 22.79% lower than the US average
  • 77th in the state out of 626 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since November last year
  • 4,780th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,985 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 867 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$115.38 per month

  • 0.35% higher than last month
  • 0.57% lower than November last year
  • 10.46% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 18.89% lower than the US average
  • 43rd in the state out of 626 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
  • 6,769th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 227 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,911 since November last year

Fayetteville, AR Electricity Overview

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Fayetteville's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.34% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.19 cents and 28.40% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. The city generates 46,105 megawatt hours from its power generating plants, which is the 13th largest total production for a city in the state. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $115.38 per month, while the Arkansas average is $131.13. Customers in Fayetteville have a 12.01% markdown compared to the rest of the state.

Emissions in Fayetteville average 7,420.94 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 736,810,404.3 kilograms. The city is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 6th 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 February and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.269/kWh$0.089/kWh$318.19/mo.$74.70/mo.
86th11.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fayetteville
43rd$115.38Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED12.11128.72909,383.32110,129,650.91
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.63103.441,155,796.67134,469,580

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 11.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.70% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.19 cents and 27.93% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $119 per month. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.45 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 181.88 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes a outage.

Emissions in Springdale average 7,399.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 297th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,399.06 kilograms per person and 85,844 people in the city, the city emits 635,164,982.56 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 February and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.228/kWh$0.090/kWh$289.69/mo.$78.50/mo.
92nd11.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Springdale
79th$119Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED12.45139.351,345,080.23167,505,304
Ozark Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.11128.72909,383.32110,129,650.91
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.63103.441,155,796.67134,469,580

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 11.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.95% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.19 cents and 28.11% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $118.78 per month. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.43 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 202.9 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes a outage.

Emissions in Farmington average 7,399.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 47th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in Arkansas based on emissions per capita. At 7,399.06 kilograms per person and 7,601 people in the city, the city emits 56,240,261.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 48th 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 February and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.233/kWh$0.092/kWh$274.33/mo.$77.50/mo.
89th11.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Farmington
78th$118.78Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED12.11128.72909,383.32110,129,650.91
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.63103.441,155,796.67134,469,580

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

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Washington County, Arkansas Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Washington County, Arkansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tontitown AR Natural Gas 177,1908110,270,565.448622.334
UA Central Utility PlantUniversity Of Arkansas (100.00%)
Fayetteville AR Natural Gas 37,4611322,606,584.4213603.476
Washington County AR Natural Gas 25,2021415,929,938.514632.093
Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant HybridToday's Power (100.00%)
Washington County AR Solar 8,7411511
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant HybridToday's Power (100.00%)
Fayetteville AR Solar 8,6441611
Waste Management Eco Vista LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Tontitown AR Natural Gas 6,910154,276,742.1215618.925
Ozarks Natural Energy Community SolarToday's Power (100.00%)
Washington County AR Solar 1,3402911

Washington County, Arkansas Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
92.95%
SOLAR
Solar
7.22%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.17%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Washington County average 7,537.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 8th 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 1,929,976,374.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has the 364th highest power plants of any county in the United States, with 7 total plants.

Washington County, Arkansas Net Metering

Out of the 2 companies in Washington County, 2 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 one company in Washington County who reports energy loss statistics reported an annual loss of 4.09%. The countrywide average is 2.43%, resulting in Washington County receiving a rank of 1283rd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Washington County, Arkansas

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Elkins, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Farmington, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.29%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 66.71%
  • Fayetteville, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 55.59%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 44.41%
  • Goshen, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Greenland, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 70.02%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 29.98%
  • Johnson, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.64%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 49.36%
  • Lincoln, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 40.37%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 59.63%
  • Prairie Grove, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 42.26%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 57.74%
  • Springdale, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 36.08%
    • Carroll Electric: 21.97%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 41.96%
  • Tontitown, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • West Fork, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 73.26%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 26.74%
  • Winslow, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 10.25%
    • Oklahoma Gas & Electric: 89.75%

* 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 Cooperative46,342
2Southwestern Electric Power Company9,892

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

Washington County, Arkansas is home to 2 electricity providers operating in the area.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-06-04