Updated: March 2026
Commercial electricity and gas rates, energy market structure, regulations, and utility providers for property managers operating in Arkansas.
Arkansas has a regulated electricity market served primarily by Entergy Arkansas, SWEPCO (AEP subsidiary), and several electric cooperatives. Commercial customers cannot choose their electricity supplier. The Arkansas Public Service Commission regulates utility rates. Arkansas benefits from low electricity costs due to its proximity to natural gas production and a balanced generation mix.
What this means for property managers:
In Arkansas's regulated market, your utility provides both generation and distribution at rates set by the state public utility commission. While you cannot choose your electricity supplier, you can optimize costs through rate schedule analysis, demand management, and participation in utility efficiency programs.
Rates are set by the public utility commission. No supplier choice available.
Stable
Arkansas commercial rates have remained among the lowest in the nation due to affordable natural gas supply and Entergy's balanced generation portfolio. Rate increases have been limited to 2-4% annually.
Arkansas has no statewide energy benchmarking or building performance mandates. The Arkansas Energy Office provides voluntary energy efficiency programs for commercial buildings. Net metering is available for commercial solar installations up to 1 MW through the state's renewable energy provisions.
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