Electric Rates & Providers in Washington County, AR

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Washington County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

On average, Washington County citizens are accountable for 7,532.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making them the 8th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

As the 726th 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 142.14% 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 274,392 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 4,170,884.82 megawatt hours being used by consumers for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,170,885 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.29 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    315,445 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    41,053 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    274,392 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,928,679,461 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,532.32 kg

Recent Energy News in Fayetteville

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Fayetteville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.44¢ per kWh

  • Was nothing last month
  • 9.2% lower than January last year
  • 11.08% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 33.14% lower than the US average
  • 52nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 434 since January last year
  • 3,033rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,808 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,451 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.58¢ per kWh

  • 0.83% lower than last month
  • 18.51% lower than January last year
  • 16.85% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 37.66% 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 567 since January last year
  • 678th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 338 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,991 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$88.57 per month

  • Was nothing last month
  • 20.83% lower than January last year
  • 48.08% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 41.33% 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 1 since January last year
  • 1,794th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,569 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,735 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$92.89 per month

  • 2.05% lower than last month
  • 24.33% lower than January last year
  • 30.88% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 29.98% 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 January last year
  • 1,863rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 529 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,545 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.09¢ per kWh

  • Was nothing last month
  • 13.37% lower than January last year
  • 21.67% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 39.35% 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 1 since January last year
  • 2,591st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,363 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 308 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.38¢ per kWh

  • 1.23% lower than last month
  • 20.99% lower than January last year
  • 20.06% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 40.78% 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 469 since January last year
  • 1,213th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,130 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$361.13 per month

  • Was nothing last month
  • 20.32% lower than January last year
  • 25.06% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 77.84% lower than the US average
  • 51st in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 538 since January last year
  • 4,134th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,906 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,460 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$469.57 per month

  • 1.61% lower than last month
  • 24.58% lower than January last year
  • 6.1% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 71.31% lower than the US average
  • 87th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 530 since January last year
  • 9,816th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 522 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,208 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

4.85¢ per kWh

  • Was nothing last month
  • 34.55% lower than January last year
  • 25.29% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 50.65% 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 496 since January last year
  • 2,412th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,094 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,234 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.06¢ per kWh

  • 3.4% lower than last month
  • 29.53% lower than January last year
  • 12.7% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 40.7% lower than the US average
  • 62nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 556 since January last year
  • 2,512th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 81 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9,983 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$6,116.58 per month

  • Was nothing last month
  • 38.91% lower than January last year
  • 20.46% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 81.86% lower than the US average
  • 494th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 453 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 10,299th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,981 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,530 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$9,736.72 per month

  • 3.23% lower than last month
  • 28% lower than January last year
  • 23.19% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 71.54% 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 January last year
  • 11,643rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 564 since January last year

Fayetteville Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

284 MWh

  • 37.58% lower than last month
  • 46.92% lower than January last year
  • 97.97% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 98.98% 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 2 since January last year
  • 617th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 102 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

763.23 MWh

  • 26.63% lower than last month
  • 79.68% lower than January last year
  • 93.32% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 97.05% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 595th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 91 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 121 since January last year

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

-23 MWh

  • 4.17% lower than last month
  • 228.57% higher than January last year
  • The same as the Arkansas average
  • 93.44% 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 January last year
  • 134th in the US out of 187 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since January last year

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

-20.38 MWh

  • 8.61% higher than last month
  • 47.22% higher than January last year
  • The same as the Arkansas average
  • 91.55% 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 January last year
  • 132nd in the US out of 187 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for January, 2024

307 MWh

  • 35.91% lower than last month
  • 43.36% lower than January last year
  • 84.39% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 81.41% 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 January last year
  • 156th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 74 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

783.62 MWh

  • 0.74% lower than last month
  • 4.24% lower than January last year
  • 3% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 53.9% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 140th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 165 since January last year

Fayetteville, AR Electricity Overview

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Fayetteville's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.19 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.14% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.20 cents and 23.87% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. With annual generation of 47,749 megawatt hours, Fayetteville is the 8th 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 7,364.21 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 731,177,339.43 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.
89th12.19¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fayetteville
5th$113.42Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED11.35101.351,050,742.19119,227,990

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 12.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.94% lower than the average Arkansas rate of 12.20 cents and 24.49% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $114.39 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Southwestern Electric Power Company.

Emissions in Springdale 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 85,844 people in the city, the city emits 630,780,271.98 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.
82nd12.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Springdale
6th$114.39Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED12.21139.431,321,243.53161,387,573
Ozark Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.55146.82876,358118,776,400
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.35101.351,050,742.19119,227,990

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 12.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.02% higher than the average Arkansas rate of 12.20 cents and 22.23% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $119.86 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Ozark Electric Cooperative.

Emissions in Farmington 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 7,601 people in the city, the city emits 55,852,020.49 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.
151st12.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Farmington
31st$119.86Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED11.35101.351,050,742.19119,227,990

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 9,387
Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant HybridToday's Power (100.00%)
Washington County AR Solar 8,144
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 7,532.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,928,679,460.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Washington County is Natural Gas, making up 87.15% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Landfill Gas (6.82%) and Solar (6.20%), these three fuel sources make up 100.17% 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
87.15%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
6.82%
SOLAR
Solar
6.20%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.17%

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 2489th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Elkins, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.00%
  • Farmington, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.00%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Fayetteville, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 61.95%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 38.05%
  • Goshen, Arkansas:
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.00%
  • Greenland, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 51.62%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 48.38%
  • 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:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 50.99%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 49.01%
  • Springdale, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 13.34%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 28.35%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 58.31%
  • Tontitown, Arkansas:
    • Carroll Electric: 5.69%
    • Ozark Electric Cooperative: 47.15%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 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 Company12,389
3Carroll Electric834

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: 2024-04-22