Ouachita Parish, LA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview

Ouachita Parish has had a 3.19% drop throughout the past 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Ouachita Parish generates 52.24 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 472nd highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the nation.

Ouachita Parish is ranked 943rd in the country out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 1.68 megawatt hours per person a year.

Ouachita Parish is the 4th highest producer of electricity in Louisiana out of 64 counties, producing 8,238,771.55 megawatt hours.

The 7,973,844.76 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuel places Ouachita Parish at 135th in the United States out of 3230 counties in non-renewable power production.

Releasing 1,344,783,206.02 kilograms of CO2 gases, Ouachita Parish has the 247th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,298,157 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    20.91 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    8,238,772 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    264,927 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7,973,845 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    52.24 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,344,783,206 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,527.37 kg

Monroe, LA Electricity Overview

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Monroe averages a residential electricity rate of 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 3.66% less than the state's average price of 11.53 cents, which ranks the city 168th best for average electricity price out of 488 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $136.66 per month. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 65,936.05 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.

Monroe residents average 7,727.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 371,746,830.71 kilograms, the city ranks 10th highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Monroe, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monroe

Monroe residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
168th11.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monroe
54th$136.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monroe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monroe, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Claiborne Electric CoopBUNDLED11.20135.44313,74235,149,000
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.11139.9214,388,922.241,598,903,151

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Claiborne CDP, LA Electricity Overview

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Claiborne CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 3.66% less than the state's average price of 11.53 cents, which ranks the city 169th best for average electricity price out of 488 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $136.66 per month. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 20,022.61 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.

Claiborne CDP residents average 7,727.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 101,597,663.1 kilograms, the city ranks 38th highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Claiborne CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Claiborne CDP

Claiborne CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
169th11.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Claiborne CDP
28th$136.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Claiborne CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Claiborne CDP, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Claiborne Electric CoopBUNDLED11.20135.44313,74235,149,000
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.11139.9214,388,922.241,598,903,151

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West Monroe, LA Electricity Overview

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West Monroe averages a residential electricity rate of 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 3.66% less than the state's average price of 11.53 cents, which ranks the city 169th best for average electricity price out of 488 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $136.66 per month. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 16,656.08 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.

West Monroe residents average 7,727.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 101,257,638.97 kilograms, the city ranks 39th highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within West Monroe, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Monroe

West Monroe residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.057/kWh$241.78/mo.$68.67/mo.
169th11.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Monroe
28th$136.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Monroe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Monroe, Louisiana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Claiborne Electric CoopBUNDLED11.20135.44313,74235,149,000
Entergy LouisianaBUNDLED11.11139.9214,388,922.241,598,903,151

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Electricity Production in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Power Plants in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Perryville Power StationEntergy Louisiana (100.00%)
Ouachita Parish LA Natural Gas 4,217,1871,539,374,915.96365.02
Ouachita Parish LA Natural Gas 3,736,0121,432,827,836.02383.52
Plant 31 Paper MillGraphic Packaging International (100.00%)
Brownsville CDP LA Natural Gas 604,365.55501,262,830.12829.4
Ouachita Parish LA Natural Gas 4,4163,315,188.8750.72

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Ouachita Parish emits 8,527.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 12th highest polluting county out of 64 counties in Louisiana and 443rd out of 3230 counties nationally. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 1,344,783,206.02 kilograms. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Ouachita Parish, with 96.78% of electricity production coming from the fuel. When combined with Black Liquour (2.26%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (0.95%), these three fuel types account for 8,238,771.55 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the electricity generation in the county. Ouachita Parish is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is 672nd most in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
96.78%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
2.26%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
0.95%

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Ouachita Parish providing electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Louisiana has nonexistent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Ouachita Parish who report energy loss metrics had an average of 3.27% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Ouachita Parish having a rank of 478th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Providers In Each City in Ouachita Parish:

  • Eros, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
    • Claiborne Electric Coop: 50.00%
  • Monroe, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
    • Claiborne Electric Coop: 50.00%
  • Richwood, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 100.00%
  • Sterlington, Louisiana:
    • Entergy Louisiana: 100.00%
  • West Monroe, Louisiana:
    • Claiborne Electric Coop: 50.00%
    • Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?

The largest electricity company in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana by total customer count is Entergy Louisiana.

How many electric companies offer service in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana is home to 2 electricity companies operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Entergy Louisiana24,124
2Claiborne Electric Coop3,141

How many power plants are located within Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?

There are 4 electricity plants located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06