Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative
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About Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative with headquarters in Franklinton, Louisiana and providing power to customers in 17 cities in Louisiana including cities such as New Orleans, Slidell, Hammond, Mandeville, and Bogalusa. At the moment the company provides electricity to residential and commercial customer accounts, with a total of 4,319 commercial customer accounts and 50,206 residential customer accounts recently reported to be on their books. Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative averages 9.82 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity. This is 37.69% lower than the national average rate of 15.76 cents. In 2022 the company sold 1,039,858 megawatt hours via retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up primarily of megawatt hours they acquired by way of the wholesale market. Of the electricity sourced by the company, whole purchased made up 100.00%. Their total revenue in 2022 from electricity activities was $116,399,100, with 97.98% coming from retail sales to end users.
The average residential electric bill for a consumer of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative is $132.04, while the state average is $139.62. The provider is not associated with any electricity generation facilities and all of the megawatt hours that they sell to their consumers must be purchased from other suppliers.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative and any people who receive their electricity from the company. Net metering allows private citizens to sell electricity back to the grid, making the installation of solar and other electricity sources a cheaper endeavor.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative currently averages a loss of approximately 6.44% of the total electricity they generate. Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's energy loss numbers place them at of 16th best out of the 34 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 1168th best out of 3526 in the country.
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:950 Pearl Street
Franklinton, Louisiana 70438
United States of America - CEO:Charles Hill
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.wste.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(866) 672-9773
- Contact Page:www.wste.coop
- Social Media:
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.wste.coop
- Outage Map:ebill.wste.coop
- Outage Phone:(866) 672-9773
- States Served:
- Louisiana
- Counties Served:
- Orleans Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Washington Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Major Cities Served:
- New Orleans
- Slidell
- Hammond
- Mandeville
- Bogalusa
- Eden Isle CDP
- Lacombe CDP
- Amite City
- Franklinton
- Abita Springs
Energy Loss
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
71,546MWh
1168 National Rank
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Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 54,525 | 100,184,238.29 | 12 | 100% |
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | 369,749 | 3 | 12.17 | $137.87/mo |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 42,704 | 2 | 10.74 | $135.82/mo |
| St. Tammany Parish | 273,263 | 3 | 10.51 | $136.61/mo |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 137,048 | 3 | 11.14 | $145.51/mo |
| Washington Parish | 45,794 | 3 | 10.37 | $134.72/mo |
Cities Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Abita Springs, LA
- Amite City, LA
- Angie, LA
- Bogalusa, LA
- Folsom, LA
- Franklinton, LA
- Hammond, LA
- Independence, LA
- Madisonville, LA
- Mandeville, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Pearl River, LA
- Roseland, LA
- Slidell, LA
- Sun, LA
- Tangipahoa, LA
- Varnado, LA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative?
Charles Hill is the CEO of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative.
How many counties does Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
There are 5 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative including Louisiana.
What is the average bundled bill for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative is $132.04. The Louisiana average bundled bill is $139.62 and the nationwide average is $139.62.
What is the phone number for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative by phone via (866) 672-9773.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative customers?
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 9.82 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 11.35 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.76 cents.
What cities does Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Washington-St Tammany Electric Cooperative supplies to 17 cities throughout the US including Louisiana.
