City of Hope electricity rates
Municipal utility · Arkansas · SPP region · SPP
City of Hope is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,792 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% 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.
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City of Hope bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.65 | $30.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129.30 | $56.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $193.95 | $82.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $258.60 | $108.40 |
*Residential Service (effective 2002-05-01, $5.00/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.
City of Hope residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2002-05-01 | $5.00 | 5.17¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hope rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (10.23¢ → 12.36¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Hope | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 52 | 465 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.88 | 2.13 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 59 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 25 | 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 City of Hope's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 750 | 62 | 2,210 | 2025-04-30 |
City of Hope service area
City of Hope serves Hempstead County in Arkansas and 4 ZIP codes.
Hempstead
Cities: Hope
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 5,792 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 24 |
City of Hope at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.60¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.51¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,491,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 226,279 MWh |
| Peak demand | 53 MW summer · 42 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8840 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hope's electricity rate?
City of Hope residential customers pay an average of 12.93¢ 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 4% below the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hope electric bill?
About $121 a month. The average City of Hope home uses 935 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $129.
How many customers does City of Hope have?
City of Hope serves 5,792 residential customers and 6,899 customers in total in Arkansas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Hope?
In 2025, the average City of Hope customer was without power for 52 min (SAIDI) over 0.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 25 min. The Arkansas average was 7 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Hope offer net metering for solar?
City of Hope had 24 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.2 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 City of Hope before making decisions.