Rates by state / Arkansas / First Electric Coop Corp
Cooperative · 96,685 residential customers
First Electric Coop Corp electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% below the Arkansas average of 13.4¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$155/mo
At 1,202 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.4%
5 years: +28.9%
Average rate by year
202010.0¢
202111.9¢
202212.6¢
202311.9¢
202412.3¢
202512.9¢
First Electric Coop Corp bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at First Electric Coop Corp's 2025 average rate of 12.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | First Electric Coop Corp | Arkansas average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65 | $67 |
| 750 kWh | $97 | $101 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129 | $134 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194 | $201 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259 | $269 |
Other utilities in Arkansas
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 612,254 | 13.4¢ |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 109,777 | 12.1¢ |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | 104,579 | 13.4¢ |
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | 74,247 | 13.7¢ |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 58,569 | 11.7¢ |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 55,000 | 14.1¢ |
| North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc | 36,595 | 14.2¢ |
| City of North Little Rock - (AR) | 35,721 | 12.5¢ |
First Electric Coop Corp: common questions
- How much does First Electric Coop Corp charge per kWh?
- First Electric Coop Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average First Electric Coop Corp electric bill?
- The average First Electric Coop Corp household used 1,202 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $155 a month at the average rate.
- Is First Electric Coop Corp cheaper than other utilities in Arkansas?
- First Electric Coop Corp's average rate is 4% below the Arkansas average of 13.4¢. 15 of 28 utilities in Arkansas have a lower average rate.
- Did First Electric Coop Corp raise rates?
- First Electric Coop Corp's average residential rate changed +5.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +28.9% since 2020.
- Is my First Electric Coop Corp bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Arkansas homes and your rate with First Electric Coop Corp's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.