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Louisiana Electricity Cost 2026: 14.44¢/kWh
Louisiana residential electricity rates average 14.44 cents per kWh in 2026, -23.3% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
14.44
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$125
at 863 kWh
vs National
-23.3%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
12/50
YoY change +6.4%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,495
vs national $1,950
Louisiana electricity market
Regulated state served by Entergy Louisiana, Cleco Power, and SWEPCO. Generation mix is heavily natural gas. Households have above-average usage due to long AC season and electric heating in many homes.
Where Louisiana residents save
No retail competition. High usage rather than high rates drives high monthly bills here. Efficiency wins are concentrated in HVAC (smart thermostat schedules, AC tuning, duct sealing) and weatherization in older housing stock.
Primary utilities
- Entergy Louisiana
- Cleco Power
- Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
Louisiana bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $72 | $866 |
| Small house | 750 | $108 | $1,300 |
| Average household | 863 | $125 | $1,495 |
| Large house | 1200 | $173 | $2,079 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $217 | $2,599 |
Estimates use the Louisiana state-average rate of 14.44¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.