# Is a heat pump worth it in Arkansas? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 17 Arkansas electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 17,
> it depends on quotes for 0, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Arkansas average residential electricity: 13.6¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $2.08/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/ar/

## What to know about the Arkansas numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Arkansas yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Mostly average prices**: Only 11% of Arkansas ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff. The rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is about two years old and doesn't show tiers, so the winter price of extra kWh is estimated. Enter the rate from a recent bill for a closer answer.
- **Time-of-use rates**: 2 utilities' tariffs here charge different prices by time of day. We assume heating and cooling use is spread evenly across the day, which can be off if most of yours falls in peak hours.
- **Regional fuel prices**: EIA doesn't publish a Arkansas price for every fuel: heating oil uses the national average. Enter your own price if you heat with it.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Entergy Arkansas](https://meterwise.app/ar/entergy-arkansas/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.0¢ | -4% | gas | −$460 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [First Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/first-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.3¢ | -10% | gas | −$480 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Southwestern Electric Power Co](https://meterwise.app/ar/southwestern-electric-power-co/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.5¢ | -8% | gas | −$550 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/arkansas-valley-elec-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.3¢ | -2% | gas | −$420 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Craighead Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/craighead-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.0¢ | -12% | gas | −$500 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/ar/north-arkansas-elec-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.9¢ | -5% | electricity | −$930 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [OG&E (Oklahoma Gas & Electric)](https://meterwise.app/ar/og-and-e-oklahoma-gas-and-electric/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 10.6¢ | -22% | gas | −$470 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Woodruff Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/woodruff-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.4¢ | -16% | gas | −$440 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Southwest Arkansas E C C](https://meterwise.app/ar/southwest-arkansas-e-c-c/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.0¢ | -4% | gas | −$380 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [C & L Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/c-and-l-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.3¢ | -2% | gas | −$420 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/petit-jean-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 15.6¢ | +15% | electricity | −$930 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Ozarks Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/ozarks-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.0¢ | -4% | gas | −$470 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [South Central Ark El Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/ar/south-central-ark-el-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.7¢ | +8% | gas | −$380 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Clay County Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/clay-county-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.2¢ | +5% | gas | −$460 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Ouachita Electric Coop Corp](https://meterwise.app/ar/ouachita-electric-coop-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.2¢ | -3% | gas | −$380 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [City of North Little Rock](https://meterwise.app/ar/city-of-north-little-rock/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.2¢ | -10% | gas | −$520 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Mississippi County Electric Co](https://meterwise.app/ar/mississippi-county-electric-co/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 8.5¢ | -37% | gas | −$550 | heat pump ahead at any quote |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md