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Energy Profile

Arkansas

vs

Oklahoma

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

ArkansasMetricOklahoma
12.84¢/kWhResidential13.12¢/kWh
10.76¢/kWhCommercial9.08¢/kWh
6.71¢/kWhIndustrial6.15¢/kWh
#5Price Rank#9
10.2%Renewable %42.7%

Generation Mix

Arkansas

Coal
25.4%
Gas
40.2%
Nuclear
24.0%
Hydro
5.1%
Solar
3.8%

Oklahoma

Coal
6.5%
Gas
50.8%
Hydro
1.7%
Wind
40.4%
Solar
0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 0.28¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and Oklahoma ranks #9 cheapest among all states.

Arkansas gets 10.2% of electricity from renewables, while Oklahoma gets 42.7%. Oklahoma leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.

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