Average Electric Bill in Louisiana (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Louisiana is $140.96 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 1% below the U.S. average, #22 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 1,202 kWh used per month at Louisiana's rate of 11.7¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$140.96
#22 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
1,202 kWh
per residential customer
11.7¢/kWh
1% below the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Louisiana by home size
Priced at Louisiana's 11.7¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Louisiana's own average household use of 1,202 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 696 kWh | $81.64 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 1,045 kWh | $122.58 |
| Small house | 1,254 kWh | $147.09 |
| Large house | 1,950 kWh | $228.74 |
| Louisiana average | 1,202 kWh | $140.96 |
Estimate your Louisiana electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Louisiana
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.