Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 14.16¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 12.93¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 7.25¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Louisiana is about $126 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 890 kWh at a residential rate of 14.16¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

At 14.16¢ per kWh, Louisiana's residential electricity rate is 24.8% lower than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 11th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.