Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Calcasieu Parish, LA is $161.54
- The average electricity rate in Calcasieu Parish, LA is 12.53¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Calcasieu Parish, LA
The average residential electric bill in Calcasieu Parish, LA is $161.54 per month. Calcasieu Parish, LA is the 50th most expensive county in Louisiana for electricity.
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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
Calcasieu Parish is 141st out of 3221 counties in the country for megawatt hours per capita produced from coal, averaging 6.22 megawatt hours per person each year.
With 202,418 citizens living within the county and 12,157,124.64 megawatt hours produced each year, Calcasieu Parish has a megawatt hour per capita production of 60.06 megawatt hours. The city ranks 387th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.
Calcasieu Parish's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 25.10% below the United States average rate, at 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.
Calcasieu Parish consumes only 36.58% of the electricity generated in the county, meaning they can store or export the excess 63.42%.
Calcasieu Parish is ranked 346th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the US based on emissions per capita.
Residents in the county deal with an average of 1.39 power outages a year, with an average of 210.24 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,446,566 MWh
Consumption per Capita
21.97 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
12,157,125 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
12,157,125 MWh
Production per Capita
60.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,897,693,607 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,375.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lake Charles
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Lake Charles 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 increased by 20 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 237 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
- 256th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since November last year
- 1,727th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,427 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
- 300th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 185 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since November last year
- 12,654th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 9,442 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,284 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
- 247th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since November last year
- 13,743rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 234 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,893 since November last year
Lake Charles, LA Electricity Overview

On average, residents living in Lake Charles are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 6.74% lower than the state's average rate of 11.93 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 245,094.01 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 1.39 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 210.24 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Lake Charles' electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 616,085,986.33 kilograms, which is 6th largest amount in Louisiana out of 488 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 7,788.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Lake Charles as the 293rd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Charles
Lake Charles residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 11.26 | 139.87 | 14,293,493.55 | 1,609,745,452 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lake Charles, Louisiana include: 70605, 70601, 70607, 70611, 70615, 70647, 70669
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Sulphur, LA Electricity Overview

On average, residents living in Sulphur are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 6.74% lower than the state's average rate of 11.93 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 56,718.44 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 1.39 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 210.24 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Sulphur's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 167,366,417.8 kilograms, which is 22nd largest amount in Louisiana out of 488 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 7,788.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Sulphur as the 59th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sulphur
Sulphur residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sulphur, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 11.26 | 139.87 | 14,293,493.55 | 1,609,745,452 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sulphur, Louisiana include: 70663, 70665, 70669
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Moss Bluff CDP, LA Electricity Overview

On average, residents living in Moss Bluff CDP are paying a residential electricity rate of 12.74 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 6.83% higher than the state's average rate of 11.93 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 30,011.14 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 1.39 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 210.24 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Moss Bluff CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 89,197,188.6 kilograms, which is 47th largest amount in Louisiana out of 488 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 7,788.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Moss Bluff CDP as the 7th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moss Bluff CDP
Moss Bluff CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Moss Bluff CDP, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauregard Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.53 | 185.34 | 674,528.92 | 91,232,015.98 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 11.26 | 139.87 | 14,293,493.55 | 1,609,745,452 |
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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Charles PowerEntergy Louisiana (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 6,720,670 | 2 | 2,489,781,974.82 | 2 | 370.47 | 13 | ||
RS CogenEagle 2 US LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 2,053,210.64 | 13 | 736,944,344.22 | 12 | 358.92 | 15 | ||
PPG Powerhouse CEagle 2 US LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 1,767,516 | 15 | 401,266,780.6 | 16 | 227.02 | 21 | ||
R S NelsonEntergy Louisiana (35.71%)Entergy Texas (26.31%)Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Authority (8.84%)East Texas Electric Cooperative (8.05%)CITGO Petroleum Corp (5.73%)SASOL North American Inc (1.55%)Conoco Inc & BP Amoco (4.18%)EAM Nelson Holding LLC (9.64%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Coal | 1,265,640 | 3 | 1,446,977,464.69 | 3 | 1,143.28 | 1 | ||
Lake Charles PolymersEquistar Chemicals LP (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 199,730 | 20 | 113,415,060.22 | 21 | 567.84 | 4 | ||
PPG RiversideEagle 2 US LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Purchased Steam | 100,700 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Lake Charles PlantRain CII Carbon LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Waste Heat | 49,658 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana has 5 electricity providers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entergy Louisiana | 51,330 |
| 2 | Beauregard Electric Cooperative | 4,924 |
| 3 | CLECO Power | 2,716 |
| 4 | Vinton, Louisiana Electric Utility | 1,605 |
| 5 | Jefferson Davis Electric | 1,087 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
By total megawatt hours sold, Entergy Louisiana is the largest electricity supplier in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
How many power plants are located within Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
There are 7 power plants in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana