Arkansas Electricity Rates (2026)
12.8¢/kWhstate average
25.8% below national averageUtilities in Arkansas
Individual utility data for Arkansas is coming soon. The state average residential rate is 12.8¢/kWh.
Rate Outlook for Arkansas
Arkansas's average residential electricity rate is currently 12.8 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 15.2 cents/kWh by 2031 and 17.2 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.0% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 18.0 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Arkansas vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Arkansas (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| 2027 | 13.7 | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| 2028 | 13.9 | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| 2029 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| 2030 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| 2031 | 15.2 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| 2032 | 15.6 | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| 2033 | 16.3 | 16.7 | 16.3 |
| 2034 | 16.7 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| 2035 | 17.0 | 17.6 | 17.0 |
| 2036 | 17.2 | 18.0 | 17.3 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Arkansas's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.