East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
East Baton Rouge Parish produces 8.27 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 21 highest county out of 64 counties for production per capita in the state.
East Baton Rouge Parish ranks 289th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 3,724,990.48 of the county's 3,724,990.48 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.
Residents of East Baton Rouge Parish are paying, on average, 26.79% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average rate, at 11.80 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Customers in East Baton Rouge Parish face an average of 2.2 outages lasting 248.39 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes per outage.
East Baton Rouge Parish has emissions of 6,262 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,121.02.
At $151.82, the average monthly residential electric bill in East Baton Rouge Parish is 8.08% higher than the state average.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
9,422,225 MWh
Consumption per Capita
20.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,724,990 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,724,990 MWh
Production per Capita
8.27 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,821,308,193 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,262 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Baton Rouge
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Rates and Production Categories
Baton Rouge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.76¢ per kWh
- 0.93% lower than last month
- 10.16% higher than April last year
- 5.7% higher than the Louisiana average
- 24.53% lower than the US average
- 447th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since April last year
- 5,477th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,257 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 675 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.92¢ per kWh
- 0.83% higher than last month
- 12.14% lower than April last year
- 4.5% higher than the Louisiana average
- 26.08% lower than the US average
- 425th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 4,416th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 60 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,855 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$107.96 per month
- 2.92% lower than last month
- 0.83% higher than April last year
- 8.48% higher than the Louisiana average
- 4.25% lower than the US average
- 461st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 26 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 26 since April last year
- 14,873rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,527 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,958 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$151.82 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 11.2% lower than April last year
- 8.39% higher than the Louisiana average
- 11.57% higher than the US average
- 487th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 23,063rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 49 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,260 since April last year
Baton Rouge, LA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Baton Rouge are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.50% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 425th out of 488 cities in Louisiana for best average electricity rate. Entergy Louisiana has an estimated 3,314 residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city. The city is the 16th highest generating city in the state out of 488 cities, averaging 0.25 megawatt hours produced per citizen per year.
Baton Rouge is the 2nd highest ranked city in the state out of 488 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,747,564,591.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 7,891.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Baton Rouge as the 480th highest polluting city in Louisiana. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Baton Rouge, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Baton Rouge has one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMCO Electric | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 167.24 | 1,693,250.03 | 215,456,148.68 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
Zips with electric coverage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana include: 70810, 70816, 70808, 70817, 70806, 70815, 70809, 70802, 70805, 70820, 70714 and 8 other zip code(s).
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Central, LA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Central are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.50% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 425th out of 488 cities in Louisiana for best average electricity rate. Entergy Louisiana is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Central average is 10.00% more at $151.82 per month.
Central's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 235,779,886.24 kilograms, which is 14th highest amount in the state out of 488 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 351st worst in Louisiana for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 7,926.44 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There are no electricity producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Central
Central residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Central, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMCO Electric | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 167.24 | 1,693,250.03 | 215,456,148.68 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
Zips with electric coverage in Central, Louisiana include: 70791, 70714, 70739, 70818, 70819, 70770
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Shenandoah CDP, LA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Shenandoah CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.50% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 425th out of 488 cities in Louisiana for best average electricity rate. Entergy Louisiana is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Shenandoah CDP average is 10.00% more at $151.82 per month.
Shenandoah CDP's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 159,067,799.27 kilograms, which is 24th highest amount in the state out of 488 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 351st worst in Louisiana for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 7,926.44 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There are no electricity producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shenandoah CDP
Shenandoah CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shenandoah CDP, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMCO Electric | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 167.24 | 1,693,250.03 | 215,456,148.68 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
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Electricity Production in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 3,029,336.02 | 510,653,101.14 | 168.57 | |||
ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Turbine GeneratorExxon Mobil Corp (100.00%) | East Baton Rouge Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 639,915 | 137,917,372.32 | 215.52 | ||
LSU CogenLSU and A&M College (100.00%) | Baton Rouge | LA | Natural Gas | 55,739.46 | 13,372,870.98 | 239.92 |
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Details
East Baton Rouge Parish's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,821,308,193.02 kilograms, which is the 97th highest amount of any county in the country. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the county, which amounts to 6,262 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation East Baton Rouge Parish is the 57th highest polluting county in Louisiana. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in East Baton Rouge Parish, with 75.47% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. East Baton Rouge Parish has 3 power producing plants, which is 786th most in the United States.
Providers In Each City in East Baton Rouge Parish:
- Baker, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana:
- DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Central, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
- Zachary, 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
Which electricity company is the largest provider in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The largest electricity company in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana by total revenue is Entergy Louisiana.
How many electric companies offer service in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has 2 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is home to 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entergy Louisiana | 17,628 |
| 2 | DEMCO Electric | 15,061 |
