Plug-In Solar in Arkansas — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 11.2¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $140/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 4.7 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar available. Entergy Arkansas offers net metering.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Net metering available through Entergy Arkansas. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Arkansas. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Arkansas Solar Incentives — Full list of Arkansas state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 3,067,732 |
| Total Households | 1,217,674 |
| Owner-Occupied | 800,000 |
| Renter-Occupied | 417,674 |
| Single-Family Homes | 900,000 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 100,000 |
| Median Household Income | $55,432 |
| Median Home Value | $165,700 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 4.77 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 35° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1144 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | May-August |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | ~696000 customers | Yes |
| Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation | ~500000 customers | Yes |
| Empire District Electric Company | ~167688 customers | Yes |
| Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) | ~129000 customers | Yes |
| First Electric Cooperative | ~103440 customers | Yes |