City of North Little Rock electricity rates
Municipal utility · Arkansas · SERC region · MISO
City of North Little Rock is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 35,721 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.78¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of North Little Rock bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $255.60 |
City of North Little Rock residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (RS)time-of-use | 2012-09-01 | $7.73 | 11.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Approved Electric Water Heater Rate (RS)time-of-use | 2012-09-01 | $7.73 | 11.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of North Little Rock rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (10.52¢ → 12.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of North Little Rock | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 398 | 465 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.36 | 2.13 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 54 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 65 | 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 North Little Rock's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 752 | 64 | 62,785 | 2025-04-05 |
City of North Little Rock service area
City of North Little Rock serves Pulaski County in Arkansas and 16 ZIP codes.
Pulaski
Cities: Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Maumelle, Landmark, Gibson, Gravel Ridge, McAlmont
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 35,721 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 396 |
City of North Little Rock at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 13.01¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.95¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $106,081,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 907,582 MWh |
| Peak demand | 229 MW summer · 143 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 13% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.6% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13718 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of North Little Rock's electricity rate?
City of North Little Rock residential customers pay an average of 12.78¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% below the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of North Little Rock electric bill?
About $115 a month. The average City of North Little Rock home uses 898 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does City of North Little Rock have?
City of North Little Rock serves 35,721 residential customers and 40,750 customers in total in Arkansas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of North Little Rock?
In 2025, the average City of North Little Rock customer was without power for 6 hr 38 min (SAIDI) over 1.36 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 65 min. The Arkansas average was 7 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of North Little Rock offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service (RS). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of North Little Rock offer net metering for solar?
City of North Little Rock had 396 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 3.0 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 North Little Rock before making decisions.