Louisiana electricity rates
As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 14.15 cents per kilowatt-hour, 23.3% below the U.S. average of 18.44¢. That is the 42nd highest rate of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
- Year over year
- ▲ +6.7% from 13.26¢ in May 2025
- Vs. U.S. average
- -23.3% U.S. average 18.44¢
- National rank
- #42 of 51 · #10 cheapest
- Supply market
- MISO Regulated monopoly
Why Louisiana pays what it pays
Louisiana's generation is inexpensive. The state produces natural gas, hosts large industrial cogeneration, operates two nuclear stations, and has built efficient combined-cycle capacity. On energy cost alone it would be among the cheapest states in the country.
What pulls against that is weather. Louisiana's distribution and transmission networks are hit repeatedly by major hurricanes, and rebuilding them is expensive. The state has repeatedly used securitisation, issuing bonds against future ratepayer charges to spread restoration costs over decades, which means a Louisiana bill carries storm surcharges from several past hurricanes at the same time.
Grid hardening spending, intended to reduce future restoration cost, adds a further layer of capital recovery in the present.
Where Louisiana power comes from
Louisiana generated 103 TWh in 2025, the 17th largest output of any state. Natural gas supplied 72.1% of it, enough that the price of that fuel largely sets the price of electricity here. Renewables accounted for 5%, against 23.8% nationally, which ranks Louisiana #47 of 51.
- Natural gas 72.1% 74 TWh
- Nuclear 14.9% 15 TWh
- Coal 5.4% 6 TWh
- Solar 2.3% 2 TWh
- Wood and biomass 1.9% 2 TWh
- Hydroelectric 0.8% 837 GWh
- Other 2.5% 3 TWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Operational Data, net generation, all sectors. Net generation across all sectors. Nuclear counts as carbon-free but not renewable, so the two shares differ.
How Louisiana compares
Louisiana ranks #42 of 51 jurisdictions by residential price, making it the 10th cheapest. Within the West South Central division, 1 of 3 neighbouring states are cheaper.
| State | ¢/kWh | YoY | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 13.38 | +3.4% | #49 |
| Louisiana | 14.15 | +6.7% | #42 |
| Arkansas | 14.36 | +8.9% | #41 |
| Texas | 16.44 | +5.9% | #25 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State. Data period May 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
What Louisiana households actually pay
Louisiana looks more expensive on paper than it is in practice. Its rate ranks #42 of 51, but the average bill ranks only 25th, because households there use 1,201 kWh a month against a national average of 871. See how every state compares on bills.
Estimate your Louisiana bill
Multiply your own usage by the May 2026 state average. Enter the kilowatt-hours from your last statement. This is a supply-and-delivery blended average, not a utility quote.
Rate used: …. U.S. average 18.44¢/kWh, May 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A.
Heating in Louisiana: gas, heat pump or resistance
Residential natural gas in Louisiana averaged $16.38 per thousand cubic feet in 2024, about $1.58 per therm, against a national average of $14.50. Put on the same scale as the state's electricity rate, the cost of delivering one million BTU of heat works out as follows.
In Louisiana, a heat pump is cheaper to run than a gas furnace by about $3.74 per million BTU at these assumptions. Over a 60 million BTU heating season that is roughly $224, before counting the cooling a heat pump also provides.
Gas price: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Natural Gas Prices, price delivered to residential consumers, 2024. Assumptions are adjustable in the heating cost guide, and every state is compared on the gas price page.
What each Louisiana utility charges
The statewide average hides a wide spread. Across the 20 Louisiana utilities reporting to the EIA, rates run from 5.66¢ at City of Ruston to 14.05¢ at Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc . Together they serve 2.1 million residential customers.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | Bill | kWh | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | $135 | 1,224 | 957,522 |
| Cleco Power LLC | 12.33 | $150 | 1,217 | 251,927 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 13.46 | $145 | 1,079 | 207,011 |
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 13.03 | $136 | 1,042 | 188,178 |
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp | 11.91 | $157 | 1,321 | 110,675 |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C | 11.55 | $159 | 1,376 | 108,368 |
| City of Lafayette | 10.12 | $121 | 1,191 | 59,961 |
| Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc | 11.85 | $153 | 1,293 | 50,901 |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc | 13.70 | $170 | 1,244 | 40,051 |
| Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc | 13.00 | $147 | 1,128 | 21,438 |
| City of Alexandria | 11.10 | $132 | 1,188 | 19,541 |
| South Louisiana Elec Coop Assn | 13.48 | $171 | 1,265 | 16,997 |
| Concordia Electric Coop, Inc | 13.36 | $127 | 949 | 11,879 |
| Northeast Louisiana Power Coop Inc. | 10.66 | $148 | 1,391 | 11,543 |
| Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't | 10.73 | $139 | 1,299 | 11,218 |
| City of Ruston | 5.66 | $52 | 914 | 9,900 |
| Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc | 14.05 | $169 | 1,199 | 9,127 |
| Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | 8.84 | $110 | 1,246 | 8,459 |
| Pointe Coupee Elec Member Corp | 13.42 | $161 | 1,196 | 8,255 |
| City of Natchitoches | 9.25 | $93 | 1,005 | 7,234 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 annual electric power industry report, 2024.
Who sells electricity in Louisiana
Entergy Louisiana serves most of the state, with Cleco covering a large central territory and Southwestern Electric Power Company the northwest. Entergy New Orleans serves the city and is regulated by the New Orleans City Council rather than the state.
There is no residential retail choice. The Louisiana Public Service Commission, whose five members are elected by district, regulates most of the state.
Louisiana sits in The Midwest. A single wholesale market stretching from Manitoba to the Gulf, containing both the cheapest wind states and some of the highest delivery costs in the country. Read the regional analysis.
What you can actually do about it
Storm securitisation charges are separate line items with defined end dates. Reading them tells you what portion of your bill is temporary, and it is often larger than people assume.
Louisiana has high per-household usage from year-round cooling and widespread electric resistance heating, so envelope work and heat-pump conversion return well despite the low rate.
Closest states by price
These jurisdictions charge within a fraction of a cent of Louisiana, which is useful if you are comparing a move or a multi-state operating cost.
Louisiana electricity rates: common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Louisiana?
The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 14.15 cents per kilowatt-hour as of May 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is -23.3% relative to the national average of 18.44¢/kWh.
How much is the average monthly electric bill in Louisiana?
The average Louisiana household paid $156 a month across the twelve months to May 2026, using an average of 1,201 kWh. That is +0.2% against the U.S. average bill of $155, and it ranks 25th highest of the 51 jurisdictions. Your own bill depends on the size of your home, your heating and cooling equipment and your rate schedule.
Why is the Louisiana bill ranking different from its rate ranking?
A bill is the rate multiplied by usage, and usage varies between states more than price does. Louisiana ranks #42 of 51 on price but 25th on the actual bill, because households there use about 1,201 kWh a month against a national average of 871. Climate and heating fuel drive most of that difference.
Have electricity rates in Louisiana gone up?
Louisiana rates rose 6.7% over the year to May 2026, from 13.26¢ in May 2025 to 14.15¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Louisiana?
Regulated monopoly. Louisiana households buy both supply and delivery from their local regulated utility or co-operative; there is no competitive residential supplier market.