East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
With 450,544 citizens living within the county and 3,085,075.48 megawatt hours produced a year, East Baton Rouge Parish has a per capita production rate of 6.85 megawatt hours. The city is 772nd highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.
The use of natural gas in East Baton Rouge Parish yields a total of 2,171,230.01 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 9th in the state out of 64 counties.
East Baton Rouge Parish is the 164th largest county by population in the United States, with 450,544 citizens residing within its borders.
The use of non-renewable fuel types in electricity production in East Baton Rouge Parish has declined by 0.84% during the previous 12 months.
Entergy Louisiana is the largest electricity company in East Baton Rouge Parish when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Residents in East Baton Rouge Parish pay $151.82 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Louisiana average bill of $140.47.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
9,422,225 MWh
Consumption per Capita
20.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,085,075 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,085,075 MWh
Production per Capita
6.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,923,565,162 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,488.97 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.76¢ per kWh
- 0.93% lower than last month
- 10.16% higher than April last year
- 5.7% higher than the Louisiana average
- 24.53% lower than the US average
- 438th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
- 5,484th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,236 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 720 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.92¢ per kWh
- 0.83% higher than last month
- 12.14% lower than April last year
- 4.5% higher than the Louisiana average
- 26.08% lower than the US average
- 413th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 4,373rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 67 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,889 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$107.96 per month
- 2.92% lower than last month
- 0.83% higher than April last year
- 8.48% higher than the Louisiana average
- 4.25% lower than the US average
- 461st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 26 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 26 since April last year
- 14,924th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,503 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,954 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$151.82 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 11.2% lower than April last year
- 8.39% higher than the Louisiana average
- 11.57% higher than the US average
- 487th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since April last year
- 23,109th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 64 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,239 since April last year
Baton Rouge, LA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Baton Rouge are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.50% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 413th out of 488 cities in Louisiana for best average electricity rate. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $151.82 per month, while the Louisiana average is $140.47. Patrons in the city pay 8.08% more compared to the rest of the state. There has been a 21.13% decrease in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuels in Baton Rouge during the course of the last 12 months.
Baton Rouge is the 2nd highest ranked city in the state out of 488 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,745,856,238.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 7,883.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Baton Rouge as the 482nd highest polluting city in Louisiana. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Baton Rouge, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Baton Rouge has one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMCO Electric | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 167.24 | 1,693,250.03 | 215,456,148.68 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
Zips with electric coverage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana include: 70810, 70816, 70808, 70817, 70806, 70815, 70809, 70802, 70805, 70820, 70714 and 8 other zip code(s).
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Central, LA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Central are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.50% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 413th out of 488 cities in Louisiana for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 2,344 residential customers, Entergy Louisiana is the largest provider in the city. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $151.82. This is 8.08% more than the Louisiana average bill of $140.47.
Central's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 235,547,619.43 kilograms, which is 14th highest amount in the state out of 488 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 202nd worst in Louisiana for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 7,918.63 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There are no electricity producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Central
Central residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Central, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMCO Electric | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 167.24 | 1,693,250.03 | 215,456,148.68 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
Zips with electric coverage in Central, Louisiana include: 70791, 70714, 70739, 70818, 70819, 70770
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Shenandoah CDP, LA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Shenandoah CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.50% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 413th out of 488 cities in Louisiana for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 234 residential customers, Entergy Louisiana is the largest provider in the city. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $151.82. This is 8.08% more than the Louisiana average bill of $140.47.
Shenandoah CDP's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 158,911,101.55 kilograms, which is 24th highest amount in the state out of 488 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 202nd worst in Louisiana for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 7,918.63 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There are no electricity producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shenandoah CDP
Shenandoah CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shenandoah CDP, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMCO Electric | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 167.24 | 1,693,250.03 | 215,456,148.68 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
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Electricity Production in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 3,029,336.02 | 510,653,101.14 | 168.57 | |||
LSU CogenLSU and A&M College (100.00%) | Baton Rouge | LA | Natural Gas | 55,739.46 | 13,372,870.98 | 239.92 |
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Details
East Baton Rouge Parish's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,923,565,161.8 kilograms, which is the 96th highest amount of any county in the country. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the county, which amounts to 6,488.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation East Baton Rouge Parish is the 59th highest polluting county in Louisiana. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in East Baton Rouge Parish, with 70.38% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. East Baton Rouge Parish has 2 power producing plants, which is 331st most in the United States.
Providers In Each City in East Baton Rouge Parish:
- Baker, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana:
- DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Central, Louisiana:
- DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Zachary, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- DEMCO Electric: 50.00%
* 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 East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The largest electricity company in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana by total revenue is Entergy Louisiana.
How many electric companies offer service in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has 2 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is home to 2 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entergy Louisiana | 17,628 |
| 2 | DEMCO Electric | 15,061 |
