Cleco Electricity Rates

Cleco is an energy company based in Pineville, Louisiana that provides electricity to over 290,000 customers throughout the state. The company's operations in Louisiana include four power plants that generate over 3,000 megawatts of electricity, as well as a network of over 6,500 miles of transmission and distribution lines. Cleco's service territory covers 14 parishes in central and southeastern Louisiana, including the cities of Alexandria, Natchitoches, and Eunice. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers, and has invested in modernizing its infrastructure to improve service and reduce outages. In addition to its core energy business, Cleco is also actively involved in the communities it serves, supporting local economic development and charitable organizations.

Website

cleco.com

Cleco Energy Sources

Cleco's energy comes from natural gas, coal, oil, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Cleco's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 26%. Oil provides 16% of Cleco's electricity. Biomass provides 4% of Cleco's electricity.

54%

Natural Gas

26%

Coal

16%

Oil

4%

Biomass

Cleco Rates

The average electricity rate for Cleco customers is 12.41 cents/kWh. Cleco has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
TOUCH Program Residential (TOU)TOU12¢ to 25¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed12¢ to 16¢

Cleco Reliability

In 2021, the average Cleco customer lost electricity for 3 times for about 16 minutes each. In total, the average Cleco customer had their electricity out for about 51 minutes during the whole year.

Cleco Incentives

Cleco can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.

incentivesavingsutility 
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single PackageUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersUp to $400 for each installed heat pump water heaterCLECO CorporationSee Details
Smart ThermostatsUp 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 CorporationSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50 (maximum of two)CLECO CorporationSee Details

Netmetering

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.

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