Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Arkansas · SERC region
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 55,000 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.90 | $61.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.80 | $98.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $215.70 | $134.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $287.60 | $171.50 |
*Farm and Home Service- Single Phase (effective 2012-10-24, $15.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Service- Single Phase | 2012-10-24 | $15.00 | 9.25¢ first 500 kWh, 7.35¢ after |
| Farm and Home Service- Three Phase | 2012-10-24 | $21.00 | 9.25¢ first 500 kWh, 7.35¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +37% change in the average residential rate (10.29¢ → 14.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 322 | 465 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.85 | 2.13 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 113 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 250 | 206 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 5 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | 985 | 56 | 4,884 | 2025-06-07 |
| Newton | 927 | 39 | 5,110 | 2025-05-08 |
| Yell | 881 | 105 | 3,318 | 2025-09-22 |
| Madison | 636 | 53 | 7,134 | 2025-05-20 |
| Pope | 541 | 80 | 8,958 | 2025-04-15 |
| Franklin | 341 | 72 | 2,062 | 2025-01-30 |
| Johnson | 309 | 43 | 2,480 | 2025-10-25 |
| Logan | 303 | 57 | 1,988 | 2025-05-18 |
| Washington | 264 | 42 | 24,668 | 2025-05-20 |
| Crawford | 223 | 67 | 3,154 | 2025-04-04 |
| Sebastian | 160 | 48 | 4,233 | 2025-05-18 |
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. service area
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. serves 11 counties in Arkansas and 67 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Madison, Newton, Pope, Scott, Sebastian, Washington, Yell
Cities: Fort Smith, Russellville, Van Buren, Clarksville, Greenwood, Mena, Alma, Prairie Grove, Barling, Dardanelle, Booneville, Ozark, Paris, Waldron, West Fork, Charleston, Lavaca, Danville, Lamar, Mulberry, Dover, Cedarville, Mansfield, London, Coal Hill
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 55,000 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 992 |
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.49¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.87¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $145,540,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,200,300 MWh |
| Peak demand | 343 MW summer · 373 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.7% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 817 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp.'s electricity rate?
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% above the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. electric bill?
About $159 a month. The average Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. home uses 1,103 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. have?
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. serves 55,000 residential customers and 59,219 customers in total in Arkansas, across 11 counties.
How reliable is Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp.?
In 2025, the average Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. customer was without power for 5 hr 22 min (SAIDI) over 2.85 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 10 min. The Arkansas average was 7 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. had 992 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 11.6 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. before making decisions.