Orleans Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Orleans Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
Orleans Parish emitted 3,186,122,421.16 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 85th highest polluting county in the US.
When calculating by customer count, Entergy New Orleans is the largest electricity provider in Orleans Parish.
Orleans Parish currently is 389th in the country out of 3221 counties in megawatt hours produced from solar power sources.
Orleans Parish is the 610th highest polluting county in the nation based on emissions per person. The county emits 8,297.76 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
With 34,988 megawatt produced from solar power and 383,974 residents in Orleans Parish, the county averages 0.09 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 3rd in the state out of 64 counties.
Orleans Parish is 1203rd in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 34,988 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,947,393 MWh
Consumption per Capita
20.7 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
424,474 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
34,988 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
389,486 MWh
Production per Capita
1.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,186,122,421 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,297.76 kg
New Orleans, LA Electricity Overview
New Orleans has an average residential electricity rate of 13.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.22% more than the average state rate of 12.75 cents and 12.55% less than the nationwide average of 15.34 cents. The city has seen a 786.67% rise in megawatt hours generated by solar facilities. Non-renewable fuels are used to generate 389,486 megawatt hours in the city, which is 91.76% of the city's total generation.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. New Orleans averages 8,297.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 11th highest in the state out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 3,186,122,421.16 kilograms, the city ranks highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use. Power plants in the city mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 91.76% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the city. New Orleans is home to 5 power generation plants, which is the highest out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Orleans
New Orleans residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
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Electric Companies With Service in New Orleans, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 12.77 | 157.12 | 14,012,652 | 1,790,105,505 | |
| Entergy New Orleans | BUNDLED | 13.94 | 146.58 | 424,474 | 2,368,797 | 330,113,322 |
| Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.62 | 122.29 | 757,540 | 72,864,600 |
Zips with electric coverage in New Orleans, Louisiana include: 70119, 70122, 70118, 70115, 70126, 70131, 70117, 70127, 70128, 70114, 70124 and 8 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Orleans PowerEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Natural Gas | 389,486 | 226,498,017.9 | 581.53 | ||
New Orleans Solar StationEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 32,723 | ||||
TCI FranceEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 1,405 | ||||
TCI AlvarEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 639 | ||||
New Orleans Solar Power PlantEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 221 |
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Orleans Parish averages 8,297.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 14th worst in the state out of 64 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 3,186,122,421.16 kilograms, the county ranks 2nd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 5 power producing plants, which is 3rd highest in the state. When it comes to electricity generation, Orleans Parish's top fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 389,486 megawatt hours, or 91.76% of production in the county.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
There are 5 power plants in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
What electricity companies offer service in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entergy New Orleans | 208,205 |
| 2 | Entergy Louisiana | 4,140 |
| 3 | Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative | 156 |
How many electric companies offer service in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
There are 3 electricity companies operating in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
By total revenue, Entergy New Orleans is the largest electricity supplier in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
