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Orleans Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview

Orleans Parish emitted 2,948,121,896.71 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 90th highest polluting county in the US.

The largest electricity company in Orleans Parish by total customers is Entergy New Orleans.

The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Orleans Parish enjoy an average rate that is 23.91% below that at 12.18 cents per kilowatt hour.

Orleans Parish uses non-renewable fuel sources to generate 0.57 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 801st highest county in the United States for non-renewable generation per capita.

Over the past 12 months, Orleans Parish has seen a 17.02% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 34,988 megawatt hours each year to 40,943 megawatt hours a year.

There was a 4.51% decline in CO2 emissions per capita over the previous year in Orleans Parish.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    7,732,879 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    20.91 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    251,464 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    40,943 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    210,521 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.68 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,948,121,897 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,973.31 kg

New Orleans, LA Electricity Overview

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New Orleans has an average residential electricity rate of 12.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.68% more than the average state rate of 11.53 cents and 23.91% less than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The city has seen a 17.02% rise in megawatt hours generated by solar facilities. Non-renewable fuels are used to generate 210,521 megawatt hours in the city, which is 83.72% 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 7,973.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 9th highest in the state out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 2,948,121,896.71 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 83.72% 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.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.087/kWh$224.61/mo.$77.85/mo.
325th12.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of New Orleans
170th$138.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for New Orleans Residents

Electric Companies With Service in New Orleans, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.11139.9214,388,922.241,598,903,151
Entergy New OrleansBUNDLED12.98139.31251,4642,422,365.9314,396,734
Washington-St Tammany Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.06149.38811,76589,766,300

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).

Electricity Production in Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Power Plants in Orleans Parish, Louisiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
New Orleans LA Natural Gas 181,619169,402,486.54932.74
New Orleans Solar StationEntergy New Orleans (100.00%)
New Orleans LA Solar 37,168
New Orleans LA Solar 1,892
New Orleans LA Solar 1,699
New Orleans LA Solar 184

Orleans Parish, Louisiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Orleans Parish averages 7,973.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 15th worst in the state out of 64 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 2,948,121,896.71 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 210,521 megawatt hours, or 83.72% of production in the county.

NATURAL GAS
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83.72%
SOLAR
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16.28%

Orleans Parish, Louisiana Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Orleans Parish supplying electricity. Of those 3, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Residents of Louisiana have nonexistent net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

Orleans Parish has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these 3 suppliers is 3.49%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Orleans Parish is ranked as the 571st best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Entergy New Orleans208,746
2Entergy Louisiana4,147
3Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative157

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.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06