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Electric company in Bentonville

Southwestern Electric Power Co and other utilities serving Benton County, with average home electricity prices.

Southwestern Electric Power Co

Investor Owned · Full service

11.5¢ per kWh, residential average

108,102 customers statewide

Carroll Electric Coop Corp

Cooperative · Full service

12.3¢ per kWh, residential average

101,154 customers statewide

Ozarks Electric Coop Corp

Cooperative · Full service

13.0¢ per kWh, residential average

72,076 customers statewide

City of Bentonville

Municipal · Full service

11.6¢ per kWh, residential average

25,103 customers statewide

City of Siloam Springs

Municipal · Full service

11.6¢ per kWh, residential average

8,590 customers statewide

Empire District Electric Co

Investor Owned · Full service

13.4¢ per kWh, residential average

4,813 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $104 a month at Southwestern Electric Power Co’s average of 11.5¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Southwestern Electric Power Co11.5¢
  • Carroll Electric Coop Corp12.3¢
  • Ozarks Electric Coop Corp13.0¢
  • City of Bentonville11.6¢
  • Arkansas average12.3¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Bentonville?

Southwestern Electric Power Co, Carroll Electric Coop Corp, Ozarks Electric Coop Corp, City of Bentonville, City of Siloam Springs, Empire District Electric Co serve Benton County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Bentonville?

Southwestern Electric Power Co averaged 11.5¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Arkansas average 12.3¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $104.

How do I start electric service in Bentonville?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Benton County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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