Louisiana Electricity Rates
Residential rate
14.44¢/kWh
-23% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#40
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$127
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $39.51 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $122.91 |
| Window AC unit | $31.61 |
| Portable AC unit | $38.63 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $52.68 |
| Heat pump water heater | $13.17 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $13.17 |
| Washing machine | $1.10 |
| Dishwasher | $5.71 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.27 |
| Chest freezer | $6.15 |
| Electric oven | $10.97 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Louisiana
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.60/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Louisiana rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.