Louisiana Electricity Rates: Entergy, Cleco, and SWEPCO

Louisiana Electricity Rates: Entergy, Cleco, and SWEPCO

Louisiana's electricity market features several utilities serving different regions. This guide covers the major providers and their rate structures.

Louisiana Utilities

Entergy Louisiana

Service area: Baton Rouge, most of south Louisiana

Customers: ~1.1 million

Average rate: ~11.8 cents/kWh

Entergy New Orleans

Service area: New Orleans metro

Customers: ~200,000

Average rate: ~12.5 cents/kWh

Cleco Power

Service area: Central Louisiana

Customers: ~290,000

Average rate: ~12.2 cents/kWh

SWEPCO Louisiana

Service area: Northwest Louisiana, Shreveport area

Customers: ~180,000

Average rate: ~11.5 cents/kWh

Rate Comparison

| Utility | Avg. Rate | Base Charge |

|---------|-----------|-------------|

| Entergy LA | 11.8¢ | $8.50 |

| Entergy NOLA | 12.5¢ | $9.00 |

| Cleco | 12.2¢ | $11.00 |

| SWEPCO | 11.5¢ | $12.00 |

Louisiana Rate Trends

Louisiana rates have increased approximately 4.5% year-over-year due to:

• Hurricane recovery costs
• Grid hardening investments
• Fuel cost adjustments

Key Takeaways

• SWEPCO offers the lowest energy rates but higher base charges
• Entergy Louisiana balances low base charges with competitive rates
• Hurricane costs affect all Louisiana utilities
• Use Utility Check to optimize your specific situation — view pricing