Electric Rates & Providers in Ascension Parish, LA

Ascension Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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  • The average electricity bill in Ascension Parish, LA is $144.50
  • The average electricity rate in Ascension Parish, LA is 11.22¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Ascension Parish, LA

The average residential electric bill in Ascension Parish, LA is $144.50 per month. Ascension Parish, LA is the 33rd most expensive county in Louisiana for electricity.

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Ascension Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electric rate is 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, Ascension Parish's average price is 32.66% below that at 11.22 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 409th out of 3221 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.

There was a 5.22% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the preceding year in Ascension Parish.

As the 552nd highest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the United States, Ascension Parish produces 1,648,645.94 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

Ascension Parish consumers deal with outages that are on average 219.07 minutes per interruption, with about 2.3 outages per year.

Ascension Parish is the 507th most populated county in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,866,877 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    21.98 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,648,646 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,648,646 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    12.64 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    799,095,188 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,125.31 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Prairieville CDP

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Prairieville CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

11.45¢ per kWh

  • 4.19% higher than last month
  • 3.92% higher than November last year
  • 3.56% lower than the Louisiana average
  • 32.8% lower than the US average
  • 232nd in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 59 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since November last year
  • 2,674th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 856 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 161 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.12¢ per kWh

  • 0.32% higher than last month
  • 1.17% lower than November last year
  • 3.91% lower than the Louisiana average
  • 32.55% lower than the US average
  • 181st in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 75 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 64 since November last year
  • 1,652nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 88 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,502 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$110.48 per month

  • 16.52% lower than last month
  • 10.13% higher than November last year
  • 0.38% lower than the Louisiana average
  • 6.56% lower than the US average
  • 195th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 57 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 79 since November last year
  • 12,549th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9,684 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,179 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$134.7 per month

  • 0.63% higher than last month
  • 3.7% lower than November last year
  • 2.8% lower than the Louisiana average
  • 5.3% lower than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 91 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 112 since November last year
  • 13,651st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 142 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,985 since November last year

Prairieville CDP, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Prairieville CDP is approximately 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.81% below Louisiana's average rate of 11.81 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 111,042.96 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $134.7 per month, while the US average is $146.93. Consumers in Prairieville CDP enjoy a 8.43% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Prairieville CDP residents emit 7,793.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 435th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 7,793.23 kilograms per person and 34,118 people in the city, the city emits 265,889,463.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 11th 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 July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
181st11.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Prairieville CDP
155th$134.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Prairieville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Prairieville CDP, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.1713814,215,632.691,587,610,284

Gonzales, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Gonzales is approximately 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.81% below Louisiana's average rate of 11.81 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 46,486.02 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $134.7 per month, while the US average is $146.93. Consumers in Gonzales enjoy a 8.43% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Gonzales residents emit 7,793.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 225th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 7,793.23 kilograms per person and 12,080 people in the city, the city emits 94,142,233.33 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 July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
181st11.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gonzales
155th$134.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gonzales Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gonzales, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.1713814,215,632.691,587,610,284

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Donaldsonville, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Donaldsonville is approximately 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.81% below Louisiana's average rate of 11.81 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 19,081.5 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $134.7 per month, while the US average is $146.93. Consumers in Donaldsonville enjoy a 8.43% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Donaldsonville residents emit 7,793.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 225th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 7,793.23 kilograms per person and 6,834 people in the city, the city emits 53,258,942.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 87th 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 July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
256th11.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Donaldsonville
155th$134.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Donaldsonville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Donaldsonville, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.1713814,215,632.691,587,610,284

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Ascension Parish, Louisiana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
GeismarBASF Corporation (100.00%)
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 584,403.421116,294,944.782919944
Shell ChemicalShell Chemical LP - Geismar (100.00%)
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 560,40222131,445,591.0626234.5637
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 503,840.5423119,329,658.4227236.84356/2030

Ascension Parish, Louisiana Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
90.14%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
9.86%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Ascension Parish residents emit 6,125.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 57th worst polluting county out of 64 counties in Louisiana and 886th out of 3221 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 799,095,188.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 90.14% (or 1,486,022.08 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Ascension Parish is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is 895th most in the country.

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 3.52% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 2.69%, Ascension Parish is ranked as the 45th 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: 100.00%
  • Gonzales, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 100.00%
  • Sorrento, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 100.00%

* 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 Louisiana19,848
2DEMCO Electric5,820

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Published: 2025-07-14