Rapides Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rapides Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
Consumers in Rapides Parish, on average, pay $144.18 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average bill of $137.93.
When calculating by total customers, CLECO Power is the largest electricity provider in Rapides Parish.
Rapides Parish produces 2,119,643.52 megawatt hours of electricity from the burning of coal, making Rapides Parish 103rd in the nation out of 3230 counties.
The county is ranked as the 8th largest generator of electricity of all 64 counties in the state for total electricity generation, producing 4,528,731.47 megawatt hours.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity production in Rapides Parish has dropped by 4.92% during the previous 12 months.
As the 9th highest county in Louisiana for non-renewable generation per capita, Rapides Parish produces 35.61 megawatt hours per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,660,457 MWh
Consumption per Capita
20.92 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,528,731 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,528,731 MWh
Production per Capita
35.61 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,416,224,839 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
18,997.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alexandria
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Alexandria Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
12.11¢ per kWh
- 11.63% higher than last month
- 5.16% higher than March last year
- 1.24% lower than the Louisiana average
- 28.84% lower than the US average
- 266th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 118 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 95 since March last year
- 4,828th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,805 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 220 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.08¢ per kWh
- 0.45% higher than last month
- 16% lower than March last year
- 0.6% lower than the Louisiana average
- 33.23% lower than the US average
- 265th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 51 since March last year
- 2,236th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,278 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$102.87 per month
- 8.38% lower than last month
- 5.86% lower than March last year
- 0.8% higher than the Louisiana average
- 14.5% lower than the US average
- 284th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 174 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 58 since March last year
- 8,349th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 453 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,339 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$139.42 per month
- 0.38% lower than last month
- 13.86% lower than March last year
- 0.31% higher than the Louisiana average
- 3.23% higher than the US average
- 301st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 23 since March last year
- 17,544th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 109 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,727 since March last year
Alexandria, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Alexandria is about 11.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 265th out of 488 cities in the state. City of Alexandria Utilities has an estimated 23,414 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The city produces 120,322.44 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas, making them the 11th ranked city in Louisiana for total electricity production from natural gas.
Coming in at as the 11th worst ranked city out of 488 cities in the state, Alexandria releases 371,713,027.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 9th highest in the state for pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 8,127.36 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has one electricity plant within its borders. Alexandria's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alexandria
Alexandria residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauregard Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.91 | 146.36 | 639,910.83 | 69,816,853.79 | |
| CLECO Power | BUNDLED | 11.86 | 150.45 | 3,826,267 | 453,911,000 | |
| City of Alexandria Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.40 | 127.83 | 120,322.44 | 296,129.57 | 30,806,551.75 |
| Concordia Electric | BUNDLED | 10.71 | 106.63 | 142,294.71 | 15,233,765.93 |
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Pineville, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Pineville is about 11.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 311th out of 488 cities in the state. CLECO Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $131.2 per month.
Coming in at as the 33rd worst ranked city out of 488 cities in the state, Pineville releases 116,133,994.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 192nd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 7,925.61 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pineville
Pineville residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pineville, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauregard Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.91 | 146.36 | 639,910.83 | 69,816,853.79 | |
| CLECO Power | BUNDLED | 11.86 | 150.45 | 3,826,267 | 453,911,000 | |
| Concordia Electric | BUNDLED | 10.71 | 106.63 | 142,294.71 | 15,233,765.93 |
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Ball, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Ball is about 11.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 308th out of 488 cities in the state. CLECO Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $128.52 per month.
Coming in at as the 130th worst ranked city out of 488 cities in the state, Ball releases 31,337,870.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 405th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 7,925.61 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ball
Ball residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ball, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLECO Power | BUNDLED | 11.86 | 150.45 | 3,826,267 | 453,911,000 | |
| Concordia Electric | BUNDLED | 10.71 | 106.63 | 142,294.71 | 15,233,765.93 |
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Electricity Production in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish | LA | Coal | 4,408,409.03 | 4,058,172,351.93 | 920.55 | |||
D G HunterCity of Alexandria Utilities (100.00%) | Alexandria | LA | Natural Gas | 120,322.44 | 54,817,559.44 | 455.59 |
Rapides Parish, Louisiana Details
Electricity use in Rapides Parish results in the release of 2,416,224,838.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 118th highest in the country out of 3230 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 18,997.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Rapides Parish as the 2nd highest polluting county in Louisiana. Coal makes up 46.80% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Rapides Parish. Natural Gas and Petroleum Coke make up 35.09% and 18.11% of generation, respectively. Rapides Parish has the 13th highest power producing plants of any county in the state, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Rapides Parish:
- Alexandria, Louisiana:
- Concordia Electric: 5.30%
- City of Alexandria Utilities: 33.34%
- CLECO Power: 33.34%
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 28.03%
- Ball, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Concordia Electric: 50.00%
- Boyce, Louisiana:
- Boyce, Louisiana Electric Utility: 50.00%
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Cheneyville, Louisiana:
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Forest Hill, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Glenmora, Louisiana:
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Lecompte, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- McNary, Louisiana:
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- CLECO Power: 50.00%
- Pineville, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 50.01%
- Concordia Electric: 43.26%
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 6.72%
- Woodworth, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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 | 50,191 |
| 2 | City of Alexandria Utilities | 23,414 |
| 3 | Beauregard Electric Cooperative | 10,065 |
| 4 | Concordia Electric | 1,136 |
| 5 | Boyce, Louisiana Electric Utility | 353 |
How many power plants are within Rapides Parish, Louisiana?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has 2 active electricity plants 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 5 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
