Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp residential customers paid an average of 13.33¢/kWh in 2024 —
8% above the Arkansas average of 12.32¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 54,372 residential customers across 11 AR counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Oklahoma Gas & Electric (11.49¢), works out about $199/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Arkansas Valley Elec Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | 58,218 | -1.84 | -$199 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 11.53 | 108,102 | -1.79 | -$194 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 12.25 | 101,154 | -1.07 | -$116 |
| First Electric Coop Corp | 12.27 | 95,175 | -1.05 | -$114 |
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 12.97 | 608,362 | -0.36 | -$39 |
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp | 13.03 | 72,076 | -0.30 | -$32 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp (this page) | 13.33 | 54,372 | — | — |
| Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp | 15.62 | 18,776 | +2.29 | +$247 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Arkansas Valley Elec Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Arkansas Valley Elec Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Arkansas Valley Elec Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Arkansas Valley Elec Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | Clarksville Connected Utilities | 8.67 | +$502 |
| Crawford | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$199 |
| Franklin | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$199 |
| Logan | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$199 |
| Scott | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$199 |
| Sebastian | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$199 |
| Washington | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$199 |
| Madison | Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 12.25 | +$116 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 11 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.73 | 13.33 | +4.7% |
| Residential customers | 53,654 | 54,372 | +1.3% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Arkansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Arkansas Valley Elec Coop bill
Arkansas is a regulated retail market — Arkansas Valley Elec Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: apscservices.info.
Counties served (AR, EIA-861 2024)
Crawford · Franklin · Johnson · Logan · Madison · Newton · Pope · Scott · Sebastian · Washington · Yell
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Arkansas LLC vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
- Carroll Electric Coop Corp vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
- First Electric Coop Corp vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
- Ozarks Electric Coop Corp vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
- Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp more expensive than other Arkansas utilities?
- Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp customers paid an average 13.33 cents/kWh in 2024 — 8% above the Arkansas volume-weighted average of 12.32 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Arkansas has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (apscservices.info).
- How many customers does Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp have?
- 54,372 residential customers in Arkansas in 2024 across 11 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.