LITTLE ROCK — Entergy Arkansas will increase monthly rates for residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours by a little over $6 starting this month.
The rate increase is the fifth since 2021, and equates to an increase of about 4.5%, according to the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
State law allows for utilities to increase their rates by 4% annually without filing for a formal rate case. The rate increase is allowed as it averages out to 4% across all rate classes, which include residential, small general service, large general service, and others…