Electric Rates & Providers in Ascension Parish, LA

Ascension Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ascension Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electric rate is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Ascension Parish's average price is 20.58% below that at 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Ascension Parish, ranking it 412th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Ascension Parish had a 2.08% drop throughout the preceding year.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Ascension Parish is Entergy Louisiana.

Ascension Parish has a population of 130,458 residents.

Natural gas makes up 88.53% of the electric generation in Ascension Parish, resulting in a ranking of 277th nationwide out of 3230 counties for natural gas production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,728,380 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    20.91 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,533,628 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,533,628 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    11.76 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    771,430,776 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,913.25 kg

Prairieville CDP, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Prairieville CDP is approximately 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.32% above Louisiana's average rate of 11.53 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $163.55 per month, while the US average is $137.21. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 43,228.69 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.

On average, Prairieville CDP residents emit 7,727.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 103rd worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 7,727.82 kilograms per person and 34,118 people in the city, the city emits 263,657,797.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 12th worst rank in Louisiana for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Prairieville CDP have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prairieville CDP

Prairieville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
419th12.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Prairieville CDP
447th$163.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Prairieville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Prairieville CDP, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
DEMCO ElectricBUNDLED14.43189.231,685,368243,146,300
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.11139.9214,388,922.241,598,903,151

Gonzales, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Gonzales is approximately 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.32% above Louisiana's average rate of 11.53 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $163.55 per month, while the US average is $137.21. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 18,092.67 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.

On average, Gonzales residents emit 7,727.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 343rd worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 7,727.82 kilograms per person and 12,080 people in the city, the city emits 93,352,078.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 44th worst rank in Louisiana for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Gonzales have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gonzales

Gonzales residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
419th12.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gonzales
447th$163.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gonzales Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gonzales, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
DEMCO ElectricBUNDLED14.43189.231,685,368243,146,300
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.11139.9214,388,922.241,598,903,151

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Donaldsonville, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Donaldsonville is approximately 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.32% above Louisiana's average rate of 11.53 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $163.55 per month, while the US average is $137.21. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 7,426.65 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.

On average, Donaldsonville residents emit 7,727.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 103rd worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 7,727.82 kilograms per person and 6,834 people in the city, the city emits 52,811,928.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 86th worst rank in Louisiana for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Donaldsonville have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
419th12.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Donaldsonville
447th$163.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Donaldsonville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Donaldsonville, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
DEMCO ElectricBUNDLED14.43189.231,685,368243,146,300
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.11139.9214,388,922.241,598,903,151

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Electricity Production in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Power Plants in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 583,730.14138,250,907.48236.846/2030
Shell ChemicalShell Chemical LP - Geismar (100.00%)
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 537,858126,581,633.92235.34
GeismarBASF Corporation (100.00%)
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 412,040.3265,128,868.42158.06

Ascension Parish, Louisiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Ascension Parish residents emit 5,913.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 60th worst polluting county out of 64 counties in Louisiana and 974th out of 3230 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 771,430,776.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 88.53% (or 1,357,791.53 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Ascension Parish is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is 840th most in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
88.53%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
Other Gas
11.47%

Ascension Parish, Louisiana Net Metering

Out of the 2 suppliers in Ascension Parish, 2 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are nonexistent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Ascension Parish who report energy loss statistics had an average of 4.21% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 2.98%, Ascension Parish is ranked as the 48th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Providers In Each City in Ascension Parish:

  • Donaldsonville, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
    • DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
  • Gonzales, Louisiana:
    • DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
  • Sorrento, Louisiana:
    • DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?

Ascension Parish, Louisiana is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?

By total customer count, Entergy Louisiana is the largest electricity provider in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

How many power plants are located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?

There are 3 power plants in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

What electricity companies offer service in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Entergy Louisiana11,288
2DEMCO Electric9,652

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06