Electricity Cost in Louisiana
The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 12.72¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $114 per month or $1374 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
12.72 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$114.48
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1373.76
vs national (monthly)
$-50.31
National avg: 18.31¢/kWh
How Louisiana Compares
State rate
12.72 ¢/kWh
National average
18.31 ¢/kWh
Difference
-30.5%
Category
much lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Louisiana costs 31% less than the national average.
- Louisiana ranks #51 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Louisiana is among the 10 least expensive states.
- Louisiana has a value score of 100, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- Louisiana shows a falling electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
More Data & Comparisons
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Louisiana?
- The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 12.72 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $114.48.
- Is electricity in Louisiana cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Louisiana costs about $50.31 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Louisiana?
- At the average rate of 12.72¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $114.48 per month, or about $1373.76 per year.