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. Recently filed reports by the company showed a customer base of 294,616 customer accounts, 519 of which are industrial properties, 42,890 are commercial customers and 251,207 are residential customers. On average, CLECO Power charges their consumers a residential electricity rate of 12.19 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 4.87% above the state's average price of 11.62 cents. They sold 3,061,135 megawatt hours in 2022 through wholesale channels to other electricity suppliers. Power facilities owned by the company generated 99.00% of the megawatt hours sourced by the supplier and an additional 1.00% was purchased via wholesale channels. The company made $1,607,444,000 in 2022. Exactly $345,781,000 of that revenue came from wholesale electricity sales and $1,177,285,000 came from retail electricity sales.
The Louisiana average monthly residential electric bill is $138.75, while the CLECO Power average is 12.53% higher at $155.37 per month. CLECO Power ranks 28th in the state for average monthly bill amount. CLECO Power is the 114th largest provider out of 3517 suppliers in the nation based on total megawatt hours sold. Customers of the provider have 1.93 power outages on average per year, with outages lasting about 165.6 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. CLECO Power is ranked as the 3rd highest electricity generator in the state out of 34 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 January and the highest average bill is in August.
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
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Quick Facts About CLECO Power
Roughly 19.65% of CLECO Power's total electricity comes from the use of coal.
CLECO Power produces 9,317,472.99 megawatt hours from natural gas and ranks 3rd out of 34 companies in the state for total natural gas production.
CLECO Power is the 3rd largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the state.
Energy Loss
CLECO Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
667,925MWh
950 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of CLECO Power's Power Outages
165.6 min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
1.93 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
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 | 294,616 | 959,285,000 | 3 | 100% |
CLECO Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish | 58,200 | 4 | 11.04 | $148.19/mo |
| Allen Parish | 23,085 | 3 | 11.74 | $152.20/mo |
| Avoyelles Parish | 39,880 | 3 | 12.18 | $152.36/mo |
| Beauregard Parish | 36,417 | 3 | 11.73 | $152.11/mo |
| Calcasieu Parish | 202,418 | 6 | 12.43 | $157.06/mo |
| Catahoula Parish | 9,117 | 5 | 11.77 | $127.61/mo |
| De Soto Parish | 26,803 | 2 | 12.58 | $143.47/mo |
| Evangeline Parish | 32,538 | 3 | 11.52 | $156.67/mo |
| Grant Parish | 22,236 | 4 | 12.30 | $137.57/mo |
| Iberia Parish | 68,327 | 2 | 11.26 | $142.73/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 | 6,158,905 | 2,617,159,986.28 | 424.94 | |||
Coughlin Power StationCLECO Power (100.00%) | Evangeline Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 4,210,607 | 1,728,809,621.84 | 410.58 | ||
| Rapides Parish | LA | Coal | 4,163,602.03 | 3,839,844,741.66 | 922.24 | |||
| Pointe Coupee Parish | LA | Coal | 2,636,160.01 | 2,480,158,998.89 | 940.82 | |||
| St. Mary Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 282,723 | 182,714,285.46 | 646.27 | |||
St. Mary Clean Energy CenterCLECO Power (100.00%) | St. Mary Parish | LA | Waste Heat | 240,761 | ||||
Big Cajun 1CLECO Power (100.00%) | Pointe Coupee Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 142,648 | 97,593,576.36 | 684.16 |
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:
What is the phone number for CLECO Power?
The CLECO Power phone number is (800) 622-6537.
When will CLECO Power power be restored?
Average outage times for CLECO Power are approximately 165.6 minutes per outage.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with CLECO Power?
There are 7 power plants associated with or owned by CLECO Power.
Who is the CEO of CLECO Power?
CLECO Power's current CEO is William Fontenot.
How many counties does CLECO Power have customers in in?
There are 24 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by CLECO Power.
How much is the average bundled bill for CLECO Power customers each month?
Customers of CLECO Power pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $155.37.
What cities does CLECO Power supply electricity in?
CLECO Power provides electricity to 83 cities throughout the nation.
What percentage of CLECO Power's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
CLECO Power produces 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for CLECO Power customers?
Customers of CLECO Power, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.19 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of CLECO Power's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
CLECO Power produces 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
