Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Arkansas
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,118 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.35 | $78.38 |
| 1,000 kWh | $158.70 | $131.79 |
| 1,500 kWh | $238.05 | $185.21 |
| 2,000 kWh | $317.40 | $238.62 |
*Residential, Church and School Service (effective 2014-05-01, $12.50/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.
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential, Church and School Service | 2014-05-01 | $12.50 | 15.88¢ first 100 kWh, 12.50¢ first 500 kWh, 10.68¢ after |
| Residential, Church and School with Electric Heattime-of-use | 2014-05-01 | $12.50 | 15.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (12.02¢ → 15.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 461 | 465 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.25 | 2.13 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 25 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 199 | 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 Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 29 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicot | 695 | 55 | 1,243 | 2025-10-17 |
| Ashley | 313 | 81 | 1,038 | 2025-03-24 |
| Drew | 308 | 60 | 6,924 | 2025-02-28 |
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op service area
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Arkansas.
Ashley, Chicot, Drew
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,377,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 88,206 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 925 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.87¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 18% above the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $228 a month. The average Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op home uses 1,436 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $159.
How many customers does Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op have?
Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op serves 5,118 residential customers in Arkansas, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op customer was without power for 7 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 2.25 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 19 min. The Arkansas average was 7 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential, Church and School with Electric Heat. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Ashley Chicot Electric Co-op before making decisions.