Electricity Price per kWh in Louisiana

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for Louisiana, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
12.34 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost
$123.40
Data period
February 2026
Published monthly

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MetricValue
Current average rate12.34 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost$123.40
Data periodFebruary 2026

How Louisiana compares nationally

Louisiana rate
12.34 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
17.57 ¢/kWh
Difference
-29.8%
Category
much lower than national average

Louisiana is below the U.S. average by 5.23¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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