Electricity rates in Lowell, AR
Lowell (8,549 people, Benton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 14.10¢/kWh, 5% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Lowell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $151 | 105K | 224 |
| Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $146 | 74K | 676 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
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Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,128 | 173 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 74,812 (60.5%) | 14,503 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,128 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bethel Heights 14.1¢
- Springdale 14.1¢
- Rogers 14.1¢
- Cave Springs 14.1¢
- Elm Springs 14.1¢
- Prairie Creek 14.1¢
- Tontitown 14.1¢
- Johnson 14.1¢
- Little Flock 14.1¢
- Bentonville 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 72745
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lowell?
Most homes in Lowell get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.10¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lowell: Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (13.93¢), Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. (14.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lowell?
About $125 a month, based on 890 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 14.10¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lowell, AR?
3 utilities serve Lowell's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Carroll Electric Co-op Corp., Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lowell?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 2 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 14,503 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.