What is the average electricity rate in Bay, Arkansas?

The average residential electricity rate in Bay is approximately 14.22¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $113 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Bay?

Natural gas customers in Bay pay an average of $63 per month. The rate is approximately $1.61/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Bay, Arkansas?

Electricity in Bay is distributed by Entergy Arkansas and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO/AEP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Bay?

Bay natural gas service is provided by Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG) and CenterPoint Energy Arkansas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Bay electricity rates compare to Arkansas averages?

Bay's electricity rate of 14.22¢/kWh is below the Arkansas state average of 14.36¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Bay?

To start electric service in Bay, contact Entergy Arkansas and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO/AEP). For gas service, contact Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG) and CenterPoint Energy Arkansas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Bay, Arkansas Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Bay, Arkansas

In Bay, Arkansas, Entergy Arkansas handles electricity distribution and Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG) manages natural gas service. Arkansas residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Arkansas state average of 14.36¢/kWh/kWh, Bay's electricity rate of 14.22¢/kWh is 0.14¢ below the Arkansas average. As Arkansas has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Bay

Entergy Arkansas
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO/AEP)
Ozarks Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Bay

Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG)
CenterPoint Energy Arkansas
Black Hills Energy Arkansas

Bay vs Arkansas Energy Rates

Metric	Bay	Arkansas Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.22¢	14.36¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.61	$1.58	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$113	$114	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$63	$62	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Bay Residents

As a Arkansas city, Bay residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Arkansas LIHEAP
✅ Arkansas Energy Assistance Program
✅ Low Income Crisis Intervention Program
✅ Weatherization Assistance

Energy-Saving Tips for Bay Residents

✓ Run your AC on a "dry" mode or use a standalone dehumidifier — moisture makes heat feel worse.
✓ Clean or replace AC filters monthly during summer to maintain airflow and efficiency.
✓ Consider a mini-split heat pump — it's highly efficient for both cooling and mild-winter heating.
✓ Install Energy Star certified windows to reduce solar heat gain.
✓ Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Bay, Arkansas

The average residential electricity rate in Bay is approximately 14.22¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $113 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Bay pay an average of $63 per month. The rate is approximately $1.61/therm per therm.
Electricity in Bay is distributed by Entergy Arkansas and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO/AEP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Bay natural gas service is provided by Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG) and CenterPoint Energy Arkansas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Bay's electricity rate of 14.22¢/kWh is below the Arkansas state average of 14.36¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Bay, contact Entergy Arkansas and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO/AEP). For gas service, contact Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG) and CenterPoint Energy Arkansas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.