Ascension Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ascension Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview

Ascension Parish generates 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, resulting in a ranking of 411th out of 3221 counties in the county for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.

Ascension Parish comes in as the 458th worst pollution level due to electricity use in the country, emitting 750,406,919.45 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Ascension Parish generates 12.34 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 18 highest county out of 64 counties in Louisiana for production per capita.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, Ascension Parish's average price is 21.27% lower than at 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour.

Ascension Parish continues to improve with the lowering of non-renewable fuel usage for electricity generation. The county has achieved a 13.85% decline in the use of these fuel sources in their electricity production plants during the previous 12 months.

Ascension Parish has the 14th highest electricity production of all 64 counties in Louisiana, generating 1,546,586.69 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,593,199 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    20.7 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,546,587 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,546,587 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    12.34 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    750,406,919 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,989.41 kg

Prairieville CDP, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Prairieville CDP is approximately 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.27% below Louisiana's average rate of 12.75 cents. With an estimated 823 residential customers, Entergy Louisiana is the largest vendor in the city.

On average, Prairieville CDP residents emit 8,142.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 17th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 8,142.79 kilograms per person and 34,118 people in the city, the city emits 277,815,614.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 13th 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.
185th12.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Prairieville CDP
221st$151.91Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED11.38146.71,639,684186,634,400
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED12.77157.1214,012,6521,790,105,505

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Gonzales, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Gonzales is approximately 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.27% below Louisiana's average rate of 12.75 cents. With an estimated 344 residential customers, Entergy Louisiana is the largest vendor in the city.

On average, Gonzales residents emit 8,142.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 208th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 8,142.79 kilograms per person and 12,080 people in the city, the city emits 98,364,869.69 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.
185th12.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gonzales
221st$151.91Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED11.38146.71,639,684186,634,400
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED12.77157.1214,012,6521,790,105,505

Donaldsonville, LA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Donaldsonville is approximately 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.27% below Louisiana's average rate of 12.75 cents. With an estimated 141 residential customers, Entergy Louisiana is the largest vendor in the city.

On average, Donaldsonville residents emit 8,142.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 208th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in Louisiana. At 8,142.79 kilograms per person and 6,834 people in the city, the city emits 55,647,807.9 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.
185th12.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Donaldsonville
221st$151.91Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED11.38146.71,639,684186,634,400
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED12.77157.1214,012,6521,790,105,505

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
GeismarBASF Corporation (100.00%)
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 562,374.91102,895,013.2182.97
Shell ChemicalGeismar Statutory Trust (100.00%)
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 538,350130,161,751.3241.78
Ascension Parish LA Natural Gas 445,861.78105,597,942.66236.841/2024

Ascension Parish, Louisiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Ascension Parish residents emit 5,989.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 60th worst polluting county out of 64 counties in Louisiana and 1056th out of 3221 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 750,406,919.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 87.74% (or 1,357,009.75 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Ascension Parish is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is 812th most in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
87.74%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
Other Gas
12.26%

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 3.55% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 3.03%, Ascension Parish is ranked as the 26th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Providers In Each City in Ascension Parish:

  • Donaldsonville, Louisiana:
    • DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
  • Gonzales, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
    • DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
  • Sorrento, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
    • DEMCO Electric: 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 Louisiana11,268
2DEMCO Electric9,546

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-10-24