Entergy Arkansas, LLC Rate Selection Guide
Entergy Arkansas is an Entergy Corporation investor-owned electric utility serving roughly 733,000 customers across most of Arkansas, regulated by the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC). About 85% of customers have AMI meters providing 15-minute interval data, accessible through the myEntergy/myAdvisor portals and the DataLink platform for business customers, with EDI available for commercial and industrial billing.
Entergy Arkansas, LLC Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGS (Rate 4) | commercial | $24.25/mo + $4.43/kW over 6 kW + $0.05637/$0.03972 per kWh | Small businesses with peak demand under 100 kW |
| LGS (Rate 6) | commercial | $90.53/mo + $18.79/$15.94 per kW (summer/other) + $0.01035/$0.00736 per kWh | Commercial/industrial at 100+ kW billing demand |
| LPS (Rate 7) | industrial | Demand + energy structure; see filed APSC tariff sheet | Large industrial loads above LGS thresholds |
| GST (TOU) | commercial | Time-of-use demand/energy; see filed APSC tariff sheet | Customers able to shift load off-peak |
Market Overview
Entergy Arkansas is a regulated investor-owned utility under APSC jurisdiction. Arkansas does not have retail electric choice, so the energy commodity is bundled. Rates are set via APSC base rate cases and an annual Formula Rate Plan, with fuel recovered through the Energy Cost Recovery (ECR) rider.
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Current Rate Schedules
Entergy Arkansas C&I customers are served under APSC-approved rate schedules: Small General Service (SGS, Rate 4), Large General Service (LGS, Rate 6), and Large Power Service (LPS, Rate 7), plus time-of-use variants. Verified figures below come directly from the filed APSC tariff sheets; LPS structure is described qualitatively pending verified figures (see tariff book). Bills also include the Energy Cost Recovery factor and applicable riders.
Effective: January 2, 2024 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small General Service (SGS) - Rate Schedule No. 4 | commercial | Non-residential customers whose historical highest monthly demand is below 100 kW; one point of delivery, one meter. | Customer Charge $24.25/month; Demand Charge $4.43/kW for all kW over 6.0 kW; Energy Charge $0.05637/kWh for the first 900 kWh plus 150 kWh per kW over 6.0 kW, then $0.03972/kWh for all additional kWh. Plus ECR factor and riders. Effective 6/2/21. | — |
| Large General Service (LGS) - Rate Schedule No. 6 | commercial | Commercial/industrial customers at one point of delivery; billing kW not less than 100 kW. | Customer Charge $90.53/month; Demand Charge $18.79/kW summer (Jun-Sep) / $15.94/kW other months; Energy Charge $0.01035/kWh summer / $0.00736/kWh other; demand minimum $6.36/kW of highest 12-month kW. Plus ECR factor and riders. Effective 1/2/24. | — |
| Large Power Service (LPS) - Rate Schedule No. 7 | industrial | Large industrial/power customers above LGS demand thresholds; demand-metered service. | Two-part demand-plus-energy structure with a monthly customer charge, demand charge per kW, and energy charge per kWh, plus the Energy Cost Recovery factor and applicable riders. Exact current charges are published in the filed APSC tariff sheet (see tariff book); not independently re-verified here. | — |
| Large General Service Time-of-Use (GST) | commercial | LGS-eligible customers electing time-of-use pricing with on-peak/off-peak demand and energy periods. | Time-differentiated demand and energy charges with on-peak and off-peak periods, plus the ECR factor and riders. Specific TOU charges are in the filed APSC tariff sheet (see tariff book); not independently re-verified here. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small commercial (under 100 kW)
General service for non-residential accounts below the 100 kW demand threshold.
SGS is the default for businesses with peak demand under 100 kW: $24.25 customer charge, $4.43/kW over 6 kW, and tiered energy at $0.05637 then $0.03972/kWh.
- Watch demand approaching 100 kW, which triggers a move to LGS
- Note the ECR fuel factor and riders add to base charges
Mid-to-large commercial / industrial (100+ kW)
Large general service with low energy charges and seasonal demand charges.
At 100+ kW billing demand, LGS's low energy charges ($0.01035 summer / $0.00736 other) make demand management and the ECR fuel factor the main cost drivers.
- Target summer peak reduction ($18.79/kW vs $15.94/kW)
- Mind the $6.36/kW 12-month demand minimum
Large industrial power user
Large Power Service for industrial loads above LGS thresholds.
Industrial customers with high, steady demand should evaluate LPS against LGS; both are demand-plus-energy, and the right choice depends on load factor and voltage. Confirm current LPS charges in the filed APSC tariff sheet.
- Request a rate comparison from the Entergy Business Center
- Evaluate primary/transmission voltage delivery for adjustments
Flexible-load customer able to shift off-peak
Time-of-use option for customers that can move consumption to off-peak periods.
Customers with shiftable load can capture lower off-peak demand/energy pricing under the GST time-of-use schedule.
- Use 15-minute interval data to quantify shiftable load
- Compare projected GST vs. standard LGS bills before switching
Historical Rate Trends
Entergy Arkansas rates adjust through APSC base rate cases and an annual Formula Rate Plan (FRP), plus periodic fuel (ECR) changes. The LGS schedule was last revised effective 1/2/24; the company filed a new rate review with the APSC on 2/27/2026 proposing changes for the first billing cycle of January 2027.
January 2, 2024
LGS (Rate Schedule No. 6) net monthly rate revised under Formula Rate docket 16-036-FR (e.g., customer charge $90.53, summer demand $18.79/kW).
varies by classJanuary 1, 2027
Entergy Arkansas filed a rate review with the APSC on 2/27/2026 proposing new base rate schedules, requested effective the first billing cycle of January 2027.
proposed; pending APSCOverall trend: Mixed; periodic FRP and fuel adjustments with a pending base rate review for 2027.
Next expected change: Proposed base rate changes filed 2/27/2026, requested effective first billing cycle of January 2027 (subject to APSC approval).
Cost Optimization Strategies
Entergy Arkansas C&I customers can manage cost through rate selection, summer peak demand management, load shifting, and rider awareness, since the LGS structure concentrates cost in seasonal demand charges and the ECR fuel factor.
Match the schedule to demand level
For: Growing commercial accounts near 100 kW
SGS applies below 100 kW; once demand exceeds 100 kW, LGS (with its much lower energy charge) usually becomes more economical. Confirm eligibility against the 100 kW threshold.
Reduce summer peak demand
For: LGS commercial/industrial
LGS demand charges are higher in summer ($18.79/kW vs. $15.94/kW). Shifting or curtailing peak load June-September directly lowers demand cost and the 12-month demand minimum.
Shift load with time-of-use
For: Flexible-load commercial customers
Customers able to move usage off-peak can evaluate the GST time-of-use option to capture lower off-peak demand/energy pricing.
Use interval data to find peaks
For: All AMI-metered C&I accounts
Leverage 15-minute AMI data via myAdvisor or DataLink to identify and target peak windows and verify demand-charge drivers.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Entergy Arkansas, LLC interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Entergy Arkansas rate applies to my business?▾
Non-residential accounts with peak demand under 100 kW take Small General Service (SGS, Rate 4). At 100 kW or more, customers move to Large General Service (LGS, Rate 6) or, for the largest industrial loads, Large Power Service (LPS, Rate 7). Time-of-use options (GST) are available for flexible loads. Contact the Entergy Business Center for an eligibility and rate comparison.
Can I get my 15-minute interval data from Entergy Arkansas?▾
Yes. About 85% of customers have AMI meters with 15-minute data, updated roughly daily. Residential and commercial customers view it in the myAdvisor dashboard; business customers use the DataLink platform for tabular/graphical interval and demand data. There is no standard Green Button export, but DataLink supports report exports.
Does Entergy Arkansas support third-party data access?▾
Not via a public API or Green Button Connect My Data. Third parties access data through manual customer authorization plus DataLink co-administration (interval data) or EDI 810 (billing). Nectar provides API access to this utility's billing and interval data — see docs.nectarclimate.com. Entergy's parent has proposed Green Button CMD for Entergy Texas, but no Arkansas timeline is announced.
Why does my Entergy Arkansas bill change even when usage is steady?▾
Bills include the Energy Cost Recovery (ECR) fuel factor plus adjustment riders (GGR, EECR, FLCF, CCR, MISO, TA, FRP) that change periodically through APSC filings. On LGS, demand charges are also seasonal, with higher per-kW rates in the summer (June-September).
Is electricity deregulated in Arkansas?▾
No. Arkansas retail electricity is regulated by the APSC with no competitive supplier choice. Entergy Arkansas provides bundled generation, transmission, distribution, and billing; rates are set through base rate cases and an annual Formula Rate Plan.
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