LA · ranked #47 in the US
Louisiana residential rate: 11.9¢/kWh
That's 28% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Abundant Gulf Coast natural gas plus nuclear baseload keeps rates among the lowest in the nation; summer cooling dominates the load curve.
Estimated cost
$40.16/month
$1.34 per day$488.64 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in Louisiana.
Typical monthly running cost at 11.9¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving Louisiana
- Entergy Louisiana
- Cleco Power
- SWEPCO
Deregulation status
none
In Louisiana your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.
Sources: www.eia.gov · www.lpsc.louisiana.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13