Entergy Louisiana provides electricity service to Shreveport and the surrounding Louisiana area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
13.5¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Shreveport residential customer pays approximately 13.5¢ per kilowatt-hour.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (RS) | 0.03762 | N/A | Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day. |
| Optional Billing Plan (Levelized and Equal Pay) | Contact utility | N/A | Customers who want predictable monthly bills. |
| Geaux Green Option | Contact utility | N/A | Customers who want to support renewable energy generation. |
Residential Service (RS): Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day.
Optional Billing Plan (Levelized and Equal Pay): Customers who want predictable monthly bills.
Geaux Green Option: Customers who want to support renewable energy generation.
Shreveport rates are approximately 1.0¢/kWh higher than in New Orleans (12.5¢/kWh), which may be due to local infrastructure costs and demand patterns.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at https://www.entergy.com.*
Shreveport has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters. This leads to high electricity consumption for air conditioning in the summer months.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $160-$200 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $120-$160 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $110-$150 | Baseline usage |
Summer bills in Shreveport can reach $200, while residents in New Orleans typically see summer peaks around $300.
*Bill estimates based on average Shreveport household usage of 1,200 kWh/month.*
Entergy Louisiana rates in Shreveport have changed over the past several years:
Rates have been steadily increasing over the past few years due to a combination of factors, including investments in grid modernization, recovery from storm damages, and rising fuel costs.
Entergy has indicated that rates are likely to continue to rise in the coming years to fund further grid upgrades and to accommodate increased demand from new industrial and data center customers.
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