Orleans Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Orleans Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
Orleans Parish has emissions of 8,139.67 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 611th worst polluting county in the country by per capita pollution.
Residents of Orleans Parish pay around 1.85% less than the $140.47 state average monthly residential electric bill.
Orleans Parish is the 1086th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the nation, with a population of 369,749 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 130,359.
Orleans Parish uses non-renewable sources to generate 0.35 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 588th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita.
During the past 12 months, Orleans Parish experienced a 0.56% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
Over the last year, there has been a 67.28% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production in Orleans Parish.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,732,560 MWh
Consumption per Capita
20.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
130,359 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
130,359 MWh
Production per Capita
0.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,009,634,903 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,139.67 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in New Orleans
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Rates and Production Categories
New Orleans Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.92¢ per kWh
- 5.37% lower than last month
- 12.04% higher than April last year
- 6.96% higher than the Louisiana average
- 23.62% lower than the US average
- 445th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 74 since April last year
- 6,255th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,102 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,744 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.28¢ per kWh
- 0.95% higher than last month
- 10.34% lower than April last year
- 7.67% higher than the Louisiana average
- 23.83% lower than the US average
- 463rd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since April last year
- 5,355th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 312 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,377 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$90.52 per month
- 8.96% lower than last month
- 3.39% lower than April last year
- 9.04% lower than the Louisiana average
- 19.71% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 176 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 58 since April last year
- 6,495th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,026 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,388 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137.82 per month
- 0.19% lower than last month
- 8.73% lower than April last year
- 1.61% lower than the Louisiana average
- 1.28% higher than the US average
- 210th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 55 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 132 since April last year
- 16,938th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 211 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,388 since April last year
New Orleans, LA Electricity Overview
New Orleans has an average residential electricity rate of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.67% more than the average state rate of 11.40 cents and 23.83% less than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $137.82 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Generation from non-renewable fuels amounts to 0.35 megawatt hours per person in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. New Orleans averages 8,139.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 4th highest in the state out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 3,009,634,902.64 kilograms, the city ranks highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use. Power plants in the city mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the city. New Orleans is home to one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Orleans
New Orleans residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Orleans, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 | |
| Entergy New Orleans | BUNDLED | 13.01 | 138.96 | 171,302 | 2,411,304.64 | 313,677,143 |
| Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.75 | 132.03 | 815,561.41 | 79,543,473.54 |
Zips with electric coverage in New Orleans, Louisiana include: 70119, 70122, 70118, 70115, 70126, 70131, 70117, 70127, 70128, 70114, 70124 and 8 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Orleans PowerEntergy New Orleans (100.00%) | New Orleans | LA | Natural Gas | 130,359 | 131,088,709.5 | 1,005.6 |
Orleans Parish, Louisiana Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Orleans Parish averages 8,139.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 8th worst in the state out of 64 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 3,009,634,902.64 kilograms, the county ranks 2nd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has one power producing plant. Orleans Parish's top fuel consumed for electricity generation is Natural Gas. They generate 130,359 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total production in the county, from this fuel source.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
There is one power plant in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
What electricity companies offer service in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entergy New Orleans | 208,529 |
| 2 | Entergy Louisiana | 4,154 |
| 3 | Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative | 157 |
How many electric companies offer service in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
There are 3 electricity companies operating in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Orleans Parish, Louisiana?
By total revenue, Entergy New Orleans is the largest electricity supplier in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
