North Arkansas Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Arkansas · SPP region · SPP
North Arkansas Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 36,595 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.83¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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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North Arkansas Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $148.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $222.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $296.60 |
North Arkansas Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential and Small Commercial: Daily Service Availability - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2013-03-01 | — | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential and Small Commercial: Daily Service Availability - Single Phasetime-of-use | 2013-03-01 | — | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
North Arkansas Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (11.56¢ → 14.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | North Arkansas Electric Co-op | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 740 | 465 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.63 | 2.13 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 41 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 202 | 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 North Arkansas Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp | 1,996 | 75 | 6,501 | 2025-03-15 |
| Izard | 1,135 | 67 | 4,247 | 2025-03-15 |
| Lawrence | 900 | 75 | 1,981 | 2025-08-19 |
| Stone | 650 | 57 | 8,745 | 2025-02-25 |
| Marion | 494 | 76 | 2,213 | 2025-02-21 |
| Fulton | 425 | 66 | 3,721 | 2025-10-01 |
| Baxter | 260 | 54 | 16,608 | 2025-03-20 |
North Arkansas Electric Co-op service area
North Arkansas Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Arkansas and 50 ZIP codes.
Baxter, Fulton, Izard, Lawrence, Marion, Sharp, Stone
Cities: Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, Mountain View, Salem, Gassville, Horseshoe Bend, Bull Shoals, Cave City, Melbourne, Calico Rock, Flippin, Yellville, Midway, Ash Flat, Highland
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 36,595 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 346 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 8,177 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 141 MWh |
North Arkansas Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.02¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.52¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $85,571,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 652,605 MWh |
| Peak demand | 155 MW summer · 212 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13676 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Arkansas Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
North Arkansas Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.83¢ 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 10% above the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average North Arkansas Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average North Arkansas Electric Co-op home uses 1,011 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does North Arkansas Electric Co-op have?
North Arkansas Electric Co-op serves 36,595 residential customers and 39,225 customers in total in Arkansas, across 7 counties.
How reliable is North Arkansas Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average North Arkansas Electric Co-op customer was without power for 12 hr 20 min (SAIDI) over 2.63 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 22 min. The Arkansas average was 7 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does North Arkansas Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential and Small Commercial: Daily Service Availability - Three Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does North Arkansas Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
North Arkansas Electric Co-op had 346 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.3 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 North Arkansas Electric Co-op before making decisions.