Rapides Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Rapides Parish, LA is $165.68
- The average electricity rate in Rapides Parish, LA is 13.21¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Rapides Parish, LA
The average residential electric bill in Rapides Parish, LA is $165.68 per month. Rapides Parish, LA is the 55th most expensive county in Louisiana for electricity.
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Rapides Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
During the course of the last year, there has been a 39.44% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation in Rapides Parish.
At an average residential price of 13.21 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Rapides Parish enjoy a 21.06% discount from the national average rate.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Rapides Parish is CLECO Power.
Rapides Parish is ranked as the 391st highest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity generation, generating 2,616,968.97 megawatt hours.
Rapides Parish is the 299th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 20.58 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.
12.63 megawatt hours of electricity per person are produced using coal in Rapides Parish. They rank 119th out of 3221 counties in the United States.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,793,992 MWh
Consumption per Capita
21.97 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,616,969 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,616,969 MWh
Production per Capita
20.58 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,571,480,156 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
20,217.79 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alexandria
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Alexandria Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.26¢ per kWh
- 0.74% lower than last month
- 6.64% higher than November last year
- 11.71% higher than the Louisiana average
- 22.17% lower than the US average
- 472nd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since November last year
- 6,620th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 308 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 177 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.55¢ per kWh
- 0.55% higher than last month
- 1.75% lower than November last year
- 8.38% higher than the Louisiana average
- 23.92% lower than the US average
- 411th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since November last year
- 5,562nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,412 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$121.94 per month
- 10.95% lower than last month
- 6.78% higher than November last year
- 9.96% higher than the Louisiana average
- 3.13% higher than the US average
- 374th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 51 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 71 since November last year
- 18,094th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,422 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,063 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$148.86 per month
- 0.44% higher than last month
- 4.87% lower than November last year
- 7.42% higher than the Louisiana average
- 4.66% higher than the US average
- 450th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 74 since November last year
- 18,888th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 398 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,292 since November last year
Alexandria, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Alexandria is about 12.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.19% higher than the state's average price of 11.93 cents and 25.03% less than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. City of Alexandria Utilities has an estimated 24,474 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Louisiana average monthly residential electric bill is $148.67, while the Alexandria average is 0.13% higher at $148.86 per month. This ranks the city 450th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Coming in at as the 10th worst ranked city out of 488 cities in the state, Alexandria releases 356,196,858.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 453rd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 7,788.11 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alexandria
Alexandria residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLECO Power | BUNDLED | 12.90 | 160.92 | 3,775,798 | 486,974,000 | |
| City of Alexandria Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.11 | 161.93 | 117,849.9 | 303,833.74 | 39,833,590.43 |
Zips with electric coverage in Alexandria, Louisiana include: 71303, 71301, 71302, 71409, 71485
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Pineville, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Pineville is about 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.55% higher than the state's average price of 11.93 cents and 27.62% less than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Selling an estimated 16,634.1 megawatt hours, CLECO Power is the largest vendor in the city.
Coming in at as the 33rd worst ranked city out of 488 cities in the state, Pineville releases 114,119,130.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 59th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 7,788.11 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pineville
Pineville residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pineville, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLECO Power | BUNDLED | 12.90 | 160.92 | 3,775,798 | 486,974,000 |
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Ball, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Ball is about 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.55% higher than the state's average price of 11.93 cents and 27.62% less than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Selling an estimated 10,085.5 megawatt hours, CLECO Power is the largest vendor in the city.
Coming in at as the 130th worst ranked city out of 488 cities in the state, Ball releases 30,794,174.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 7th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 7,788.11 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ball
Ball residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ball, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLECO Power | BUNDLED | 12.90 | 160.92 | 3,775,798 | 486,974,000 |
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Rapides Parish, Louisiana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish | LA | Coal | 2,616,968.99 | 1 | 2,508,719,761.33 | 1 | 958.64 | 3 |
Rapides Parish, Louisiana Production Fuel Makeup
Electricity use in Rapides Parish results in the release of 2,571,480,156.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 109th highest in the country out of 3221 counties and 4th highest in the state out of 64 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 20,217.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Rapides Parish as the 2nd highest polluting county in Louisiana. Coal makes up 61.39% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Rapides Parish. Natural Gas and Petroleum Coke make up 33.77% and 4.84% of generation, respectively. There is one electricity plant in Rapides Parish.
Providers In Each City in Rapides Parish:
- Alexandria, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- City of Alexandria Utilities: 50.00%
- Ball, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
- Boyce, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Boyce, Louisiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
- Cheneyville, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
- Forest Hill, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
- Glenmora, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
- Lecompte, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
- McNary, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
- Pineville, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
- Woodworth, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Rapides Parish, Louisiana?
The largest electricity supplier in Rapides Parish, Louisiana by total customer count is CLECO Power.
Which electricity companies offer service in Rapides Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLECO Power | 50,313 |
| 2 | City of Alexandria Utilities | 24,474 |
| 3 | Beauregard Electric Cooperative | 3,034 |
| 4 | Boyce, Louisiana Electric Utility | 359 |
How many power plants are within Rapides Parish, Louisiana?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Rapides Parish, Louisiana?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana is home to 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
