Entergy Louisiana is an electric utility company that serves nearly 1 million customers in Louisiana. The company was founded in 1913 and has since grown to become one of the largest energy providers in the state. Entergy Louisiana generates electricity through a mix of natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. The company operates five natural gas-fired power plants and one nuclear power plant in Louisiana. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana has invested in renewable energy, with over 200 MW of solar power projects in the state. The company is committed to providing reliable, safe, and affordable energy to its customers while also promoting sustainable energy practices.
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Entergy Louisiana's energy comes from natural gas, nuclear, coal, oil, hydroelectric, other fossil, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Entergy Louisiana's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 24%. Coal provides 5% of Entergy Louisiana's electricity. Oil provides 2% of Entergy Louisiana's electricity. Hydroelectric provides 2% of Entergy Louisiana's electricity. Other Fossil provides 2% of Entergy Louisiana's electricity. Biomass provides 1% of Entergy Louisiana's electricity.
64%
Natural Gas
24%
Nuclear
5%
Coal
2%
Oil
2%
Hydroelectric
2%
Other Fossil
1%
Biomass
The average electricity rate for Entergy Louisiana customers is 10.89 cents/kWh. Entergy Louisiana has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential and Farm Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
In 2021, the average Entergy Louisiana customer lost electricity for 3 times for about 2118 minutes each. In total, the average Entergy Louisiana customer had their electricity out for about 6692 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.