WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Arkansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fort Smith
January
$255highestFebruary
$161March
$122April
$118lowestMay
$135June
$149July
$156August
$160September
$130October
$126November
$118lowestDecember
$148Carbon Emissions
1,358 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,176 kWh
Fort Smith's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Fort Smith's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 23% of the energy in Fort Smith. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Fort Smith. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Fort Smith.
31%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
23%
Coal
10%
Solar
7%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,279 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,147
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fort Smith can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| FARM AND HOME SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Oklahoma Gas & Electric - Arkansas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Standard Rate | Fixed | 8¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 11¢ to 34¢ |
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