Electricity rates in Louisiana
See the latest average electricity prices in Louisiana and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.13
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.13
per kWh
Commercial
$0.11
per kWh
Industrial
$0.06
per kWh
vs US average
-31%
cheaper
Price rank
#51
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$113
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Louisiana compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Louisiana
Estimated energy cost at Louisiana's average residential rate of $0.13/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $69.96 | $839.52/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $89.04 | $1,068.48/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $114.48 | $1,373.76/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $146.28 | $1,755.36/yr |
Louisiana electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Louisiana's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$86.32
600 kWh · ≈ $2.84/day
Per day
$2.84
Per year
$1,035.84
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy88%
- Fixed charge12%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Louisiana: common questions
Louisiana's average residential electricity price is $0.13 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 31% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #51 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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