Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
While most counties attempt to decrease non-renewable fuel sources, Ouachita Parish's use of non-renewable fuel sources in their power facilities has increased by 19.49% throughout the previous year.
The county is ranked as the 119th largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties for total electricity production, generating 8,617,506 megawatt hours.
At an average residential rate of 10.38 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Ouachita Parish enjoy a 35.59% discount from the US average price.
The 8,617,506 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuel sources places Ouachita Parish at 4th in Louisiana out of 64 counties in non-renewable power generation.
With a population of 157,702 citizens, Ouachita Parish is the 446th most populated county in the nation.
The largest electricity company in Ouachita Parish by megawatt hours sold is Entergy Louisiana.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,298,021 MWh
Consumption per Capita
20.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,617,506 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,617,506 MWh
Production per Capita
54.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,237,257,960 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,845.54 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Monroe
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Rates and Production Categories
Monroe Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.26¢ per kWh
- 0.71% lower than last month
- 10.44% higher than April last year
- 6.77% lower than the Louisiana average
- 33.43% lower than the US average
- 159th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 56 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 56 since April last year
- 2,727th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 734 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 632 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.49¢ per kWh
- 0.85% higher than last month
- 12.33% lower than April last year
- 8.05% lower than the Louisiana average
- 34.96% lower than the US average
- 103rd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 993rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,804 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$91.12 per month
- 2.65% lower than last month
- 0.81% higher than April last year
- 8.44% lower than the Louisiana average
- 19.18% lower than the US average
- 57th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 6,651st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 863 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,112 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$128.05 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 11.42% lower than April last year
- 8.58% lower than the Louisiana average
- 5.9% lower than the US average
- 53rd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 12,655th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,346 since April last year
Monroe, LA Electricity Overview
Monroe averages a residential electricity rate of 10.49 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 8.05% less than the state's average price of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 103rd best for average electricity price out of 488 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $128.05 per month. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 65,507.3 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.
Monroe residents average 7,918.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 380,925,779.36 kilograms, the city ranks 9th highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Monroe, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monroe
Monroe residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Monroe, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 9.88 | 119.71 | 315,209.29 | 31,146,137.82 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
Zips with electric coverage in Monroe, Louisiana include: 71203, 71202, 71201, 71209
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Claiborne CDP, LA Electricity Overview
Claiborne CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 10.49 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 8.05% less than the state's average price of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 102nd best for average electricity price out of 488 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $128.05 per month. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 19,892.42 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.
Claiborne CDP residents average 7,918.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 104,106,251.35 kilograms, the city ranks 36th highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Claiborne CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Claiborne CDP
Claiborne CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Claiborne CDP, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 9.88 | 119.71 | 315,209.29 | 31,146,137.82 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
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West Monroe, LA Electricity Overview
West Monroe averages a residential electricity rate of 10.49 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 8.05% less than the state's average price of 11.40 cents, which ranks the city 102nd best for average electricity price out of 488 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $128.05 per month. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 16,547.77 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.
West Monroe residents average 7,918.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 103,757,831.55 kilograms, the city ranks 37th highest in Louisiana for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within West Monroe, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Monroe
West Monroe residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Monroe, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 9.88 | 119.71 | 315,209.29 | 31,146,137.82 | |
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
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Electricity Production in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 4,759,389 | 1,815,258,953.34 | 381.41 | |||
Perryville Power StationEntergy Louisiana (100.00%) | Ouachita Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 3,858,117 | 1,417,612,032.06 | 367.44 |
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Details
Ouachita Parish residents average 7,845.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 54th highest in the state out of 64 in this category. With total emissions of 1,237,257,960.28 kilograms, the county ranks 277th highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 331st most plants within a county out of the nation's 3230 counties. Ouachita Parish has about 100.00% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas.
Providers In Each City in Ouachita Parish:
- Eros, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Claiborne Electric Coop: 50.00%
- Monroe, Louisiana:
- Claiborne Electric Coop: 50.00%
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Richwood, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 100.00%
- Sterlington, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 100.00%
- West Monroe, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Claiborne Electric Coop: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?
The largest electricity company in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana by total customer count is Entergy Louisiana.
How many electric companies offer service in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana is home to 2 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entergy Louisiana | 24,163 |
| 2 | Claiborne Electric Coop | 3,142 |
How many power plants are located within Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?
There are 2 electricity plants located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
