Dixie Electric in LA is a member-owned electric cooperative that has been providing reliable and affordable electric service to its members since 1938. With its headquarters located in Baton Rouge, LA, Dixie Electric serves eight parishes in southeastern Louisiana, including Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, St. Helena, St. James, and West Baton Rouge. The utility's service area covers more than 2,500 square miles and serves over 40,000 members. Dixie Electric is committed to providing its members with safe, reliable, and affordable electric service while also investing in renewable and sustainable energy sources to ensure a cleaner energy future. The utility offers a variety of programs and services to help its members conserve energy and save money on their electric bills.
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The average electricity rate for Dixie Electric customers is 11.38 cents/kWh. 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 SCHEDULES | TOU | 8¢ to 24¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE A | Fixed | 9¢ |
| FARM HOME SCHEDULE (FH) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SEASONAL SCHEDULE (S) | Fixed | 11¢ |
In 2021, the average Dixie Electric customer lost electricity for 7 times for about 1170 minutes each. In total, the average Dixie Electric customer had their electricity out for about 7780 minutes during the whole year.
Energy exported to the grid, measured instantaneously, will be credited at the utility's avoided cost rate (Net Billing). Existing net metering customers are grandfathered for 15 years and will receive credit at full retail rates.