Louisiana Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 03, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 13.49¢/kWh (the 4th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $184.21, per EIA data. That rate is 4.8¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 13.12 | 214.86 | 1638 |
| 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 |
Louisiana vs the U.S. average
| Louisiana | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 13.49¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $184.21 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 1365 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.9% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +18.9% | +32.6% |
Louisiana's average residential rate of 13.49¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 4th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.9% (Louisiana) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +18.9% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 1365 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Louisiana's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Louisiana
Average effective rates and bills for Louisiana's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 12.87 | 174.01 | 1,352 | 968,155 |
| Cleco Power LLC | 15.90 | 239.90 | 1,509 | 253,822 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 14.34 | 201.98 | 1,408 | 207,650 |
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 14.09 | 157.26 | 1,116 | 189,379 |
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 13.49¢/kWh is about $134.90. The state's actual average usage is 1365 kWh/month, which is what produces the $184.21 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.