South Central Ark El Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Arkansas · SERC region · SPP
South Central Ark El Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,447 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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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South Central Ark El Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $167.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $251.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $335.80 |
South Central Ark El Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2012-10-24 | $13.50 | 9.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
South Central Ark El Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +37% change in the average residential rate (11.70¢ → 16.05¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
South Central Ark El Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 South Central Ark El Co-op's counties, customers averaged 13 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Spring | 1,436 | 107 | 9,137 | 2025-04-05 |
| Montgomery | 1,102 | 83 | 5,005 | 2025-06-14 |
| Howard | 943 | 49 | 4,411 | 2025-04-30 |
| Hempstead | 750 | 62 | 2,210 | 2025-04-30 |
| Dallas | 579 | 39 | 2,698 | 2025-03-19 |
| Pike | 485 | 46 | 1,222 | 2025-04-30 |
| Nevada | 304 | 26 | 640 | 2025-11-25 |
| Clark | 247 | 45 | 3,975 | 2025-08-19 |
South Central Ark El Co-op service area
South Central Ark El Co-op serves 8 counties in Arkansas and 34 ZIP codes.
Clark, Dallas, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Montgomery, Nevada, Pike
Cities: Malvern, Arkadelphia, Hope, Mena, Nashville, Prescott, Gurdon, Glenwood, Murfreesboro, Stamps, Waldo, Dierks
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
South Central Ark El Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.53¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $32,745,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 249,685 MWh |
| Peak demand | 54 MW summer · 66 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 17540 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Central Ark El Co-op's electricity rate?
South Central Ark El Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.79¢ 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 25% above the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average South Central Ark El Co-op electric bill?
About $165 a month. The average South Central Ark El Co-op home uses 981 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $168.
How many customers does South Central Ark El Co-op have?
South Central Ark El Co-op serves 9,447 residential customers and 10,714 customers in total in Arkansas, across 8 counties.
Does South Central Ark El Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. 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 South Central Ark El Co-op before making decisions.