First Electric Coop Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.27¢/kWh in 2024 —
in line with the Arkansas average of 12.32¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 95,175 residential customers across 17 AR counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Conway Corporation (8.29¢), works out about $430/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How First Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs First Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Corporation | 8.29 | 30,979 | -3.98 | -$430 |
| City of Benton | 10.30 | 12,972 | -1.97 | -$213 |
| Woodruff Electric Coop Corp | 11.40 | 12,125 | -0.87 | -$94 |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp | 11.99 | 25,326 | -0.28 | -$30 |
| City of North Little Rock | 12.23 | 34,984 | -0.04 | -$5 |
| First Electric Coop Corp (this page) | 12.27 | 95,175 | — | — |
| North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc | 12.86 | 36,355 | +0.59 | +$64 |
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 12.97 | 608,362 | +0.70 | +$75 |
| C & L Electric Coop Corp | 13.26 | 20,000 | +0.99 | +$107 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 13.33 | 54,372 | +1.05 | +$114 |
| Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp | 15.62 | 18,776 | +3.35 | +$361 |
10 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with First Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than First Electric 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 First Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | First Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner | Conway Corporation | 8.29 | +$430 |
| Saline | City of Benton | 10.30 | +$213 |
| Monroe | Woodruff Electric Coop Corp | 11.40 | +$94 |
| Prairie | Woodruff Electric Coop Corp | 11.40 | +$94 |
| Independence | Craighead Electric Coop Corp | 11.99 | +$30 |
| Pulaski | City of North Little Rock | 12.23 | +$5 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.90 | 12.27 | +3.1% |
| Residential customers | 93,591 | 95,175 | +1.7% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Arkansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a First Electric Coop bill
Arkansas is a regulated retail market — First Electric Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: apscservices.info.
Counties served (AR, EIA-861 2024)
Arkansas · Cleburne · Conway · Faulkner · Garland · Grant · Independence · Jefferson · Lonoke · Monroe · Perry · Prairie · Pulaski · Saline · Stone · White · Yell
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Arkansas LLC vs First Electric Coop Corp
- First Electric Coop Corp vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is First Electric Coop Corp more expensive than other Arkansas utilities?
- First Electric Coop Corp customers paid an average 12.27 cents/kWh in 2024 — in line with the Arkansas volume-weighted average of 12.32 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from First Electric 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 First Electric Coop Corp have?
- 95,175 residential customers in Arkansas in 2024 across 17 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.