Southwestern Electric Power Co residential customers paid an average of 11.53¢/kWh in 2024 —
6% below the Arkansas average of 12.32¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 108,102 residential customers across 14 AR counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Oklahoma Gas & Electric (11.49¢), works out about $5/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Southwestern Electric Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Southwestern Electric Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | 58,218 | -0.04 | -$5 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co (this page) | 11.53 | 108,102 | — | — |
| City of Siloam Springs | 11.65 | 8,590 | +0.12 | +$12 |
| City of Bentonville | 11.65 | 25,103 | +0.12 | +$12 |
| City of Hope | 11.69 | 5,782 | +0.16 | +$17 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 12.25 | 101,154 | +0.72 | +$78 |
| Southwest Arkansas E C C | 12.96 | 24,879 | +1.43 | +$154 |
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 12.97 | 608,362 | +1.44 | +$155 |
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp | 13.03 | 72,076 | +1.50 | +$162 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 13.33 | 54,372 | +1.79 | +$194 |
| South Central Ark El Coop, Inc | 14.70 | 9,410 | +3.17 | +$342 |
10 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Southwestern Electric Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Southwestern Electric Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Southwestern Electric Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Southwestern Electric Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$5 |
| Scott | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$5 |
| Sebastian | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$5 |
| Washington | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$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 | 11.46 | 11.53 | +0.6% |
| Residential customers | 106,868 | 108,102 | +1.2% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Arkansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Southwestern Electric Power bill
Arkansas is a regulated retail market — Southwestern Electric Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: apscservices.info.
Counties served (AR, EIA-861 2024)
Benton · Carroll · Hempstead · Howard · Lafayette · Little River · Logan · Miller · Pike · Polk · Scott · Sebastian · Sevier · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Arkansas LLC vs Southwestern Electric Power Co
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Carroll Electric Coop Corp
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Ozarks Electric Coop Corp
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Southwestern Electric Power Co more expensive than other Arkansas utilities?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co customers paid an average 11.53 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% below the Arkansas volume-weighted average of 12.32 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Southwestern Electric Power Co?
- 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 Southwestern Electric Power Co have?
- 108,102 residential customers in Arkansas in 2024 across 14 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.