Electricity rates in Louisiana

Updated with EIA data for August 2026

Average rate

12.87¢

August 2026

12-month average

13.02¢

US: 18.16¢

Average bill

$227

1,763 kWh / month

National rank

#50

1 = most expensive of 51

In August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Louisiana was 12.87¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), 29% lower than the US average of 18.16¢. That makes Louisiana the 50th most expensive of the 50 states and DC. Prices rose 2.5% from August 2025 (12.55¢).

Louisiana electricity rates over time

Louisiana, cents per kWh US average

Average rate, bill and usage by year

Year	Avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Avg monthly use
2026 (8 mo)	13.27¢	$166	1,248 kWh
2025	12.52¢	$153	1,225 kWh
2024	11.73¢	$141	1,202 kWh
2023	11.55¢	$143	1,238 kWh
2022	12.93¢	$159	1,231 kWh
2021	11.02¢	$131	1,192 kWh
2020	9.67¢	$116	1,201 kWh
2019	9.80¢	$121	1,232 kWh
2018	9.59¢	$123	1,282 kWh
2017	9.74¢	$116	1,187 kWh

Rates are weighted by kWh sold. Bills and usage are averages per residential customer.

Rates by sector (August 2026)

Sector	Rate	A year earlier
Residential	12.87¢	12.55¢
Commercial	11.09¢	10.90¢
Industrial	6.10¢	6.29¢
Transportation	11.46¢	10.94¢
All sectors	9.86¢	9.73¢

How much does electricity cost in Louisiana?

At Louisiana's 12-month average residential rate of 13.02¢ per kWh, here is the energy cost for common monthly usage levels, next to the US average. Fixed customer charges, taxes and fees vary by utility and are not included.

Monthly use	Louisiana	US average
250 kWh	$32.55	$45.40
500 kWh	$65.10	$90.80
750 kWh	$97.65	$136.20
1,000 kWh	$130.20	$181.60
1,500 kWh	$195.30	$272.40
2,000 kWh	$260.40	$363.20

Louisiana electricity prices month by month

Over the last 12 months, the average residential rate ranged from 12.33¢ (September 2025) to 14.44¢ (April 2026), and homes used the most electricity in August 2026 (1,763 kWh on average).

Month	Avg rate	Avg bill	Avg use
August 2026	12.87¢	$227	1,763 kWh
July 2026	12.72¢	$212	1,669 kWh
June 2026	13.49¢	$184	1,365 kWh
May 2026	14.15¢	$144	1,017 kWh
April 2026	14.44¢	$129	895 kWh
March 2026	14.16¢	$126	891 kWh
February 2026	12.87¢	$150	1,164 kWh
January 2026	12.46¢	$151	1,216 kWh
December 2025	12.53¢	$135	1,074 kWh
November 2025	12.71¢	$113	889 kWh
October 2025	12.37¢	$143	1,158 kWh
September 2025	12.33¢	$176	1,429 kWh

Louisiana vs neighboring states

Louisiana's 12-month average rate is lower than all of its neighbors.

State	12-mo avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Rank
Louisiana	13.02¢	$158	#48
Arkansas	13.57¢	$143	#45
Mississippi	14.85¢	$174	#34
Texas	15.98¢	$178	#26

What appliances cost to run in Louisiana

Appliance	Typical wattage	Cost per hour
Space heater	750–1,500 W	$0.10–$0.20
Refrigerator	725 W	$0.09
Clothes dryer	1,800–5,000 W	$0.23–$0.65
Washing machine	350–500 W	$0.05–$0.07
Dishwasher	1,200–2,400 W	$0.16–$0.31
Electric water heater	4,500–5,500 W	$0.59–$0.72
Microwave	750–1,100 W	$0.10–$0.14
Window fan	55–250 W	$0.01–$0.03

All appliance costs · Appliance cost calculator for Louisiana

Can you choose your electricity provider in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, most households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates, so shopping for a different supplier is usually not an option. The best ways to lower your bill are to reduce usage and check whether your utility offers time-of-use or other rate plans.

Solar snapshot

Each kW of solar panels in New Orleans produces about 1,479 kWh a year (NREL PVWatts). Sized for an average Louisiana home, a 10.0 kW system would cost about $25,700 before any incentives and pay for itself in about 13.8 years. See the full Louisiana solar estimate.

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Louisiana electricity calculators

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Louisiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana was 12.87¢ per kWh in August 2026. Over the past 12 months it averaged 13.02¢ per kWh.

What is the average electric bill in Louisiana?

The average residential customer in Louisiana paid $227 for 1,763 kWh in August 2026, based on EIA revenue, sales and customer counts.

Is electricity in Louisiana more expensive than the national average?

In August 2026, Louisiana's average rate of 12.87¢ was 29% lower than the US average of 18.16¢.

Can I choose my electricity provider in Louisiana?

Generally no. Most Louisiana households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue data. Latest month: August 2026. Recent months may be preliminary and revised by EIA. See how we calculate.