Utilities listed
20
Louisiana, 2025
Homes counted
2.16 million
Residential customers
Average price
12.52 cents
Per kWh, Louisiana
Average bill
$153.32
Per month
Utilities serving Louisiana homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in LA | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned | 961,871 | 11.90 | $146.76 |
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned | 252,816 | 14.26 | $177.57 |
| Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) | Investor-owned | 206,984 | 13.10 | $144.57 |
| Entergy New Orleans | Investor-owned | 188,385 | 13.20 | $138.23 |
| Dixie Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 111,329 | 13.53 | $180.07 |
| Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 109,628 | 11.57 | $162.40 |
| City of Lafayette | Municipal | 60,634 | 11.51 | $138.97 |
| Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 51,187 | 11.04 | $146.02 |
| Beauregard Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 40,452 | 13.14 | $168.18 |
| Claiborne Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 21,354 | 13.32 | $153.16 |
| City of Alexandria | Municipal | 19,425 | 11.05 | $131.78 |
| South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association | Cooperative | 17,335 | 12.25 | $154.65 |
| Concordia Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 11,832 | 13.15 | $128.42 |
| Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative | Cooperative | 11,593 | 11.20 | $159.19 |
| Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't | Municipal | 11,403 | 10.73 | $137.09 |
| City of Ruston | Municipal | 10,021 | 5.62 | $52.56 |
| Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 9,366 | 14.80 | $182.77 |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 8,485 | 10.29 | $126.74 |
| Pointe Coupee Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 8,254 | 14.78 | $177.74 |
| City of Natchitoches | Municipal | 7,196 | 10.63 | $111.98 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in LA counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Louisiana's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in LA | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 1,610,056 | 76.0% |
| Municipal utility | 5 | 108,679 | 5.1% |
| Electric cooperative | 11 | 400,815 | 18.9% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Louisiana utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 12.63 |
| Municipal utility | 5 | 10.85 |
| Electric cooperative | 11 | 12.40 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Lafayette (60,634 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (111,329 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Louisiana utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileEntergy Louisiana962 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCleco Power253 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileSWEPCO474 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileEntergy New Orleans188 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileDixie Electric Membership Corporation111 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileSouthwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation110 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCity of Lafayette61 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileWashington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative51 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileBeauregard Electric Cooperative40 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How Louisiana compares
The statewide average residential price is 12.52 cents per kWh and the average bill is $153.32 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Louisiana electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 5.62 cents at City of Ruston to 14.26 cents at Cleco Power.
Can you switch electric companies in Louisiana?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
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Louisiana electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Louisiana?
Entergy Louisiana serves the most residential customers in Louisiana, about 962 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Louisiana?
EIA lists 20 electric utilities with residential customers in Louisiana for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Louisiana utility has the lowest average price?
Among Louisiana utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, City of Ruston had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 5.62 cents per kWh and Cleco Power had the highest at 14.26 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Louisiana?
Usually not. Households in Louisiana buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.