When you look at Entergy's published rate schedules, you'll see base rates of just 3.7 to 6.2 cents per kWh. But this isn't what you actually pay. Your true cost per kWh includes the base rate plus all riders, adjustments, and surcharges.
Typical All-In Rates by Territory
As of January 2026, typical effective rates are:
| Territory | Rate Range |
|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | 12-14 cents/kWh |
| Entergy New Orleans | 13-16 cents/kWh |
| Entergy Texas | 11-14 cents/kWh |
| Entergy Arkansas | 10-12 cents/kWh |
| Entergy Mississippi | 11-13 cents/kWh |
These ranges reflect the combination of base rates, fuel adjustments, storm recovery charges, and other riders.
How to Calculate Your Effective Rate
To find your true cost per kWh, use this simple formula:
(Total Bill - Customer Charge) ÷ kWh Used = Effective Rate
Example:
- Total bill: $165
- Customer charge: $9
- kWh used: 1,200
- Effective rate: ($165 - $9) ÷ 1,200 = $0.13/kWh
Our sanity check tool below performs this calculation automatically and compares your rate to typical Entergy ranges.
Why Rates Vary So Much
The 5+ cent spread between Entergy's lowest and highest effective rates reflects several factors:
- Storm recovery charges: Entergy New Orleans customers pay more storm riders than Entergy Arkansas customers due to geography.
- Fuel mix: Territories with more nuclear generation have more stable, lower fuel costs.
- Regulatory environment: Each state's public service commission makes independent decisions about rate cases.
- Infrastructure age: Older distribution systems require more maintenance investment.
Comparing to Other Utilities
How do Entergy's rates compare to other major utilities?
- Lower than: Most California utilities (15-30+ cents), Hawaii (30+ cents), New England (20-25 cents)
- Similar to: Florida utilities like FPL and Duke Energy (11-15 cents), Georgia Power (12-16 cents)
- Higher than: Some Pacific Northwest utilities with hydropower (8-10 cents)
Entergy's rates are moderate by national standards.