WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Louisiana
January
$163February
$129March
$128April
$132May
$139June
$165July
$167highestAugust
$166September
$157October
$137November
$127lowestDecember
$134Carbon Emissions
793 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,074 kWh
Louisiana's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 73% of Louisiana's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Louisiana. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Louisiana. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Louisiana. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Louisiana.
74%
Natural Gas
15%
Nuclear
6%
Coal
3%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,453 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$31,166
Average system cost
14 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Louisiana can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $100 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Up to $1,500 | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | $30-$80 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $700 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Up to $1,500 | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Up to $1,500 | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $75 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $650 | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Up to $1,500 | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Up to $75 for first thermostat. $25.00 for second thermost for a total $100 per customer. Rebate amount cannot exceed the actual cost of the thermostat. | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $400 for each installed heat pump water heater | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | $2.50/Square Foot | AEP SWEPCO | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 (maximum of two) | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Up to $1,500 | CLECO Corporation | See Details |
Pointe Coupee Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service - Three Phase | Fixed | 6¢ |
Vinton Public Power Auth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Sec. 25-26.11. Residential service | Fixed | 9¢ |
South Louisiana Elec Coop Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Camp or Remote Service – Rate 50 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Farm, Home or Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
City of Rayne has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL (R1) | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
| ALL-ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL (R2) | Fixed | 2¢ to 3¢ |
Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home Service (Regular) | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Farm and Home Service(Seasonal) | Fixed | 6¢ |
Concordia Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule - Farm and Home Service - Camps | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Farm & Home Service - Three phase consumers | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Farm and Home Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 3¢ |
SWEPCO - Louisiana has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use Pilot | TOU | 8¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
City of Lafayette has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 0¢ |
| Residential Service (Non-City rates) | Fixed | 1¢ |
Town of Vidalia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 11¢ to 18¢ |
Town of Vinton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Sec. 25-26.11. Residential service | Fixed | 9¢ |
Town of Gueydan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Senior Citizens | Fixed | 4¢ |
City of Erath has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SR. CITIZENS | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Abbeville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| All-Electric Residential | Fixed | 2¢ to 3¢ |
| Standard Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 3¢ |
City of Minden has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
Town of Welsh has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 3¢ |
SLEMCO has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - All Electric | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 2¢ |
City of Kaplan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- Schedule A | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Cleco has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| TOUCH Program | TOU | 11¢ to 27¢ |
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana LLC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (RS-G) - Low Income Senior Citizens | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential Service (RS-G) | Fixed | 7¢ |
Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Ruston has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 3¢ |
Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric | Fixed | 5¢ |
Entergy New Orleans has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
City of Plaquemine has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electrical Rates (Inside City) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Electrical Rates (Outside City) | Fixed | 8¢ |
Entergy Louisiana has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Seasonal Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 5¢ |
Town of Boyce has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential-Inside Corporate Limits | Fixed | 3¢ |
Lafayette Public Power Auth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service: Schedule R-1 | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential non-city service: R-1-O | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Alexandria has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential All Electric Service(Inside City) | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Residential (Inside City) | Fixed | 4¢ to 4¢ |
| Residential (Outside City) | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service(Outside City) | Fixed | 3¢ to 6¢ |
City of Winnfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Outside City Limits (RO) | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Residential Inside City Limits (RI) | Fixed | 2¢ |
City of Morgan City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule R2- County Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL (ER) | Fixed | 4¢ to 4¢ |
| Rate Schedule R1- City Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
City of Natchitoches has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Winter | Fixed | 2¢ to 2¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 2¢ |
Dixie Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 1¢ to 7¢ |
| Farm Home | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Seasonal | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 4¢ to 5¢ |
Northeast Louisiana Power Coop Inc. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 5¢ |
City of St Martinville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
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