Louisiana Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 12.72¢/kWh (the 1st-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $212.34, per EIA data. That rate is 5.6¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 12.55 | 205.35 | 1636 |
| September 2025 | 12.36 | 176.73 | 1430 |
| October 2025 | 12.39 | 143.63 | 1159 |
| November 2025 | 12.74 | 113.35 | 890 |
| December 2025 | 12.56 | 135.00 | 1075 |
| January 2026 | 12.46 | 151.48 | 1216 |
| February 2026 | 12.87 | 149.73 | 1164 |
| March 2026 | 14.16 | 125.99 | 890 |
| April 2026 | 14.44 | 129.20 | 895 |
| May 2026 | 14.15 | 143.99 | 1017 |
| June 2026 | 13.49 | 184.21 | 1365 |
| July 2026 | 12.72 | 212.34 | 1669 |
Louisiana vs the U.S. average
| Louisiana | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 12.72¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $212.34 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1669 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | −3.0% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +16.7% | +32.4% |
Louisiana's average residential rate of 12.72¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 1st of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved −3.0% (Louisiana) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +16.7% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1669 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Louisiana's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Louisiana
Average effective rates and bills for Louisiana's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.69 | 195.47 | 1,672 | 969,673 |
| Cleco Power LLC | 14.11 | 239.12 | 1,695 | 253,881 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 14.60 | 244.62 | 1,675 | 207,579 |
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 14.05 | 201.61 | 1,435 | 189,213 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Louisiana rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Louisiana's average rate of 12.72¢/kWh is about $127.20. The state's actual average usage is 1669 kWh/month, which is what produces the $212.34 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Louisiana gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.