Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative
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About Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative with headquarters in Franklinton, Louisiana and providing power to customers in 7 cities in Louisiana including cities such as Franklinton, Abita Springs, Pearl River, Folsom, and Sun. Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative averages 10.92 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their customers for residential electricity. Thankfully for their customers, this rate is below both the state and US average rates of 11.67 and 16.15 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. In 2023 Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative sold 93.84% of their megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of all electricity sourced . Exactly 1,095,253 megawatt hours were procured on the wholesale electricity market. In 2023 the supplier had total electricity related revenue of $112,392,800, with 97.62% from retail sales.
The average residential electric bill for a consumer of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative is $151.06 per month, while the state average is $141.65. Electricity generation is not part of the Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell to their consumers. Customers of the company experience 1.31 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 386.6 minutes.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative and any people who receive their electricity from the company. Net metering allows private citizens to sell electricity back to the grid, making the installation of solar and other electricity sources a cheaper endeavor.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative currently averages a loss of approximately 6.16% of the total electricity they generate. Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's energy loss numbers place them at of 15th best out of the 34 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 1236th best out of 3530 in the country.
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:950 Pearl Street
Franklinton, Louisiana 70438
United States of America - CEO:Charles Hill
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.wste.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(866) 672-9773
- Contact Page:www.wste.coop
- Social Media:
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.wste.coop
- Outage Map:ebill.wste.coop
- Outage Phone:(866) 672-9773
- States Served:
- Louisiana
- Counties Served:
- St. Tammany Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Washington Parish
- Major Cities Served:
- Franklinton
- Abita Springs
- Pearl River
- Folsom
- Sun
- Varnado
- Angie
- Rio CDP
Energy Loss
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
67,451MWh
1236 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
386.6 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.31 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative.
Customers Out:
0
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Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 56,641 | 116,949,006.14 | 12 | 100% |
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish | 273,263 | 2 | 11.62 | $151.16/mo |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 137,048 | 2 | 11.04 | $138.72/mo |
| Washington Parish | 45,794 | 3 | 11.00 | $146.89/mo |
Cities Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Abita Springs, LA
- Angie, LA
- Folsom, LA
- Franklinton, LA
- Pearl River, LA
- Sun, LA
- Varnado, LA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative?
Charles Hill is the CEO of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative.
How many counties does Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
There are 3 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative including Louisiana.
What is the average bundled bill for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative is $151.06. The Louisiana average bundled bill is $141.65 and the nationwide average is $141.65.
What is the phone number for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative?
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (866) 672-9773
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative is 10.92 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What cities does Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative supplies to 7 cities throughout the US including Louisiana.
When will Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's outages last, on average, about 386.6 minutes per each outage.
