Orleans Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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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
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:
Electric Companies With Service in New Orleans, Louisiana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 11.11 | 139.92 | 14,388,922.24 | 1,598,903,151 | |
Entergy New Orleans | BUNDLED | 12.98 | 139.31 | 251,464 | 2,422,365.9 | 314,396,734 |
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.06 | 149.38 | 811,765 | 89,766,300 |
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).
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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 |
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New Orleans PowerEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Natural Gas | 181,619 | 169,402,486.54 | 932.74 | ||
New Orleans Solar StationEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 37,168 | ||||
TCI FranceEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 1,892 | ||||
TCI AlvarEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 1,699 | ||||
ENO Paterson SolarEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Solar | 184 |
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 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.
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 |
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1 | Entergy New Orleans | 208,746 |
2 | Entergy Louisiana | 4,147 |
3 | Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative | 157 |
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.