Louisiana Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 12.87¢/kWh (the 2nd-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $226.86, per EIA data. That rate is 5.3¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 12.33 | 176.30 | 1429 |
| October 2025 | 12.37 | 143.28 | 1158 |
| November 2025 | 12.71 | 113.02 | 889 |
| December 2025 | 12.53 | 134.62 | 1074 |
| January 2026 | 12.46 | 151.46 | 1216 |
| February 2026 | 12.87 | 149.73 | 1164 |
| March 2026 | 14.16 | 126.20 | 891 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | 12.87 | 226.86 | 1763 |
Louisiana vs the U.S. average
| Louisiana | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 12.87¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $226.86 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1763 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +2.5% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +12.4% | +30.5% |
Louisiana's average residential rate of 12.87¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 2nd of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +2.5% (Louisiana) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +12.4% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1763 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Louisiana's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Louisiana
Average effective rates and bills for Louisiana's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.70 | 209.18 | 1,787 | 969,317 |
| Cleco Power LLC | 15.25 | 269.16 | 1,766 | 254,356 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 14.60 | 267.15 | 1,830 | 207,828 |
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 14.02 | 214.29 | 1,529 | 189,094 |
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 12.87¢/kWh is about $128.70. The state's actual average usage is 1763 kWh/month, which is what produces the $226.86 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.