Entergy Billing Guide

Serving Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, Entergy bills can include numerous charges including hurricane recovery riders. This guide explains every component of your bill and helps you verify accuracy.

Typical rate:11.0–16.0¢/kWh
Service area:LA, TX, AR, MS
Updated:Jan 2026

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The "Total Amount Due" on your bill

Usually labeled "Total kWh" or "Usage"

Disclaimer: This tool provides a rough estimate based on typical residential rates. It does not account for fixed charges, demand charges, time-of-use pricing, taxes, fees, or other bill components. Results are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. We cannot determine billing accuracy without reviewing your full bill.

Entergy Rate History

Residential rates from 2020 to 2026

13.3¢
per kWh
+35.7% since 2020
2020
9.8¢
2020
9.5¢
2021
9.8¢
2021
10.1¢
2022
10.5¢
2022
10.9¢
2023
11.2¢
2023
12.1¢
2024
11.8¢
2024
12.6¢
2025
12.5¢
2025
13.0¢
2026
12.8¢
2026
13.3¢
Source: Official utility rate schedulesRates shown in cents per kWh

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About Entergy

Entergy Corporation serves approximately 3 million customers across Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Orleans. The company operates as several regulated utilities including Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Texas, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans.

Entergy's rates are regulated by state public service commissions and include multiple components: base energy charges, fuel cost recovery, storm restoration riders, and various other adjustments. The Gulf Coast region's exposure to hurricanes means Entergy customers often pay storm recovery charges for multiple storms simultaneously.

Understanding your Entergy bill requires knowing how each component works. Use the guides above to learn about specific charges, or use our sanity check tool to verify your effective rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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