CLECO Power
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About CLECO Power
CLECO Power is an investor owned entity providing electricity in 83 cities throughout Louisiana including Alexandria, New Iberia, Slidell, Natchitoches, and Opelousas. CLECO Power's patrons are billed an average residential electricity rate of 11.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.00% lower than the US average rate of 15.76 cents. This ranks the supplier 743rd out of 2892 suppliers in the country for lowest average electricity rate. In 2022 the company sold 24.25% of their total megawatt hours disposed to other providers in the wholesale market. The electricity sourced by the provider came from a mixture of electricity generation from electricity facilities owned by CLECO Power and supplementary megawatt hours that they purchased via wholesale channels. They purchased 125,770 wholesale megawatt hours. In 2022, the supplier earned $1,177,285,000 from retail electricity sales to end users and a total of $345,781,000 from sales on the wholesale electricity market. Their total revenue from electricity activities was $1,607,444,000.
The Louisiana average monthly residential electric bill is $139.62, while the CLECO Power average is 7.87% higher at $150.27 per month. CLECO Power ranks 30th in the state for average monthly bill amount. CLECO Power produces 12,897,213.96 megawatt hours from their generation plants, which ranks them as the 100th highest generator of electricity of all 3526 providers in the nation. The supplier's production plants generate 9,498,461.45 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas. The provider generates a total of 2,611,475.56 megawatt hours from coal use. This is the 96th most in the United States out of 3526 electricity suppliers.
Customers of CLECO Power have the ability to take advantage of net metering. Net metering allows private citizens to sell electricity back to the grid, which makes the installation of solar panels and other alternative electricity sources a cheaper project.
CLECO Power recently reported an annual loss of around 5.29% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity production industry and companies are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. The state of Louisiana has an energy loss average of 2.98% and the US average is 2.87%, giving CLECO Power a rank of 11th best out of 34 companies reporting energy loss in the state.
CLECO Power Rate & Electric Bills
CLECO Power residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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CLECO Power Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Headquarters:2030 Donahue Ferry Road
Pineville, Louisiana 71361
United States of America - CEO:William Fontenot
CLECO Power Contact
- Website:www.cleco.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 622-6537
- Contact Page:www.cleco.com
CLECO Power Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cleco.com
- Outage Map:outage.cleco.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 622-6537
- States Served:
- Louisiana
- Counties Served:
- St. Tammany Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Rapides Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- Iberia Parish
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About CLECO Power
CLECO Power is the 3rd largest supplier out of 34 providers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold.
CLECO Power is the 84th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the nation.
Energy Loss
CLECO Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
667,925MWh
950 National Rank
CLECO Power Energy Makeup
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CLECO Power Coverage Map
CLECO Power State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 294,966 | 935,258,000 | 3 | 100% |
CLECO Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish | 58,200 | 4 | 10.41 | $138.82/mo |
| Allen Parish | 23,085 | 3 | 11.08 | $142.92/mo |
| Avoyelles Parish | 39,880 | 3 | 11.28 | $140.82/mo |
| Beauregard Parish | 36,417 | 3 | 11.05 | $142.61/mo |
| Calcasieu Parish | 202,418 | 5 | 11.61 | $146.42/mo |
| Catahoula Parish | 9,117 | 5 | 10.79 | $117.51/mo |
| De Soto Parish | 26,803 | 2 | 12.59 | $142.66/mo |
| Evangeline Parish | 32,538 | 3 | 10.70 | $144.50/mo |
| Grant Parish | 22,236 | 4 | 11.92 | $133.10/mo |
| Iberia Parish | 68,327 | 2 | 11.16 | $140.42/mo |
Power Plants Owned by CLECO Power
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 5,916,260 | 2,536,033,580.92 | 428.65 | |||
Coughlin Power StationCLECO Power (100.00%) | Evangeline Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 4,407,369 | 1,810,259,003.42 | 410.73 | ||
| Rapides Parish | LA | Coal | 4,321,225.04 | 3,985,210,806.82 | 922.24 | |||
| Pointe Coupee Parish | LA | Coal | 2,639,961.01 | 2,525,685,152.25 | 956.71 | |||
Big Cajun 1CLECO Power (100.00%) | Pointe Coupee Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 268,065 | 183,170,548.4 | 683.31 | ||
St. Mary Clean Energy CenterCLECO Power (100.00%) | St. Mary Parish | LA | Waste Heat | 218,827 |
CLECO Power Fuel Makeup
Cities CLECO Power Has Coverage
- Abita Springs, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Anacoco, LA
- Baldwin, LA
- Ball, LA
- Basile, LA
- Berwick, LA
- Boyce, LA
- Breaux Bridge, LA
- Bunkie, LA
- Campti, LA
- Chataignier, LA
- Cheneyville, LA
- Clarence, LA
- Colfax, LA
- Converse, LA
- Cottonport, LA
- Coushatta, LA
- Covington, LA
- Creola, LA
- Crowley, LA
- DeQuincy, LA
- DeRidder, LA
- Dry Prong, LA
- Edgefield, LA
- Elizabeth, LA
- Elton, LA
- Eunice, LA
- Evergreen, LA
- Forest Hill, LA
- Franklin, LA
- Franklinton, LA
- Glenmora, LA
- Grand Cane, LA
- Hessmer, LA
- Jeanerette, LA
- Keachi, LA
- Kinder, LA
- Lecompte, LA
- Leesville, LA
- Longstreet, LA
- Loreauville, LA
- Madisonville, LA
- Mamou, LA
- Mandeville, LA
- Mansfield, LA
- Mansura, LA
- Many, LA
- Marksville, LA
- Martin, LA
- McNary, LA
- Melville, LA
- Merryville, LA
- Moreauville, LA
- Morgan City, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- New Iberia, LA
- New Llano, LA
- Noble, LA
- Oakdale, LA
- Oberlin, LA
- Opelousas, LA
- Palmetto, LA
- Patterson, LA
- Pearl River, LA
- Pine Prairie, LA
- Pineville, LA
- Plaucheville, LA
- Pleasant Hill, LA
- Pollock, LA
- Powhatan, LA
- Provencal, LA
- Robeline, LA
- Rosepine, LA
- Simmesport, LA
- Slidell, LA
- South Mansfield, LA
- Stanley, LA
- Turkey Creek, LA
- Ville Platte, LA
- Washington, LA
- Woodworth, LA
- Zwolle, LA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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CLECO Power FAQ:
How many counties does CLECO Power sell electricity to?
CLECO Power supplies electricity in 24 counties.
What is the phone number for CLECO Power?
You can reach CLECO Power by phone via (800) 622-6537.
What percentage of CLECO Power's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Power generation plants owned by or associated with CLECO Power generate 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with CLECO Power?
CLECO Power is associated with or owns 6 power plants.
Who is the CEO of CLECO Power?
William Fontenot is the CEO of CLECO Power.
What is the average bundled bill for CLECO Power customers each month?
CLECO Power currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $150.27, compared to the Louisiana average of $139.62 and the United States average of $139.62 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for CLECO Power customers?
CLECO Power's current average bundled electricity rate is 11.82 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 11.35 cents and the average US rate of 15.76 cents.
What percentage of CLECO Power's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Power production facilities owned by or associated with CLECO Power produce 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What cities does CLECO Power offer service in?
CLECO Power serves 83 cities in the nation.
