Average electric bill in Louisiana
A typical Louisiana home paid about $153.26 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,839.10 for the year, using 1,225 kWh a month at 12.52 cents per kWh.
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The numbers
- Typical bill 2025
- $153.26 a month$1,839.10 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 21 of 51+2% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 1,225 kWh a month1 of 51; +40% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 12.52 ¢/kWh48 of 51; -27% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Jul $212.541,634 kWh at 13.01 ¢
- Cheapest month
- Nov $113.02889 kWh at 12.71 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 88%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Aug 2026
- $165.50 a month+4.1% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 3.06%4 of 51; median household income $60,023
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- +7.3%$142.90 to $153.26 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $741.53 a month11.19 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $58.60 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $94.66
Louisiana charts
Typical monthly bill, Louisiana
$113.02 in Nov to $212.54 in Jul.
Typical monthly bill, Louisiana: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 153 | 152 |
| Feb | 139 | 150 |
| Mar | 123 | 126 |
| Apr | 119 | 129 |
| May | 142 | 144 |
| Jun | 179 | 184 |
| Jul | 213 | 212 |
| Aug | 204 | 227 |
| Sep | 176 | No data |
| Oct | 143 | No data |
| Nov | 113 | No data |
| Dec | 135 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVLouisiana and the states next to it in rank
$153.26 a month, rank 21 of 51.
Louisiana, Typical monthly bill, Louisiana against others, 2025: EIA retail sales.
CSVBill by use level
| Use | Louisiana a month | Louisiana a year | U.S. a month | Gap to U.S. in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 kWh, 0.25x the Louisiana average | $38.81 | $465.74 | $53.41 | -$15 |
| 610 kWh, 0.5x the Louisiana average | $76.37 | $916.46 | $105.10 | -$29 |
| 920 kWh, 0.75x the Louisiana average | $115.18 | $1,382.21 | $158.52 | -$43 |
| 1,220 kWh, 1x the Louisiana average | $152.74 | $1,832.93 | $210.21 | -$57 |
| 1,530 kWh, 1.25x the Louisiana average | $191.56 | $2,298.67 | $263.62 | -$72 |
| 1,840 kWh, 1.5x the Louisiana average | $230.37 | $2,764.42 | $317.03 | -$87 |
| 2,450 kWh, 2x the Louisiana average | $306.74 | $3,680.88 | $422.13 | -$115 |
| 3,670 kWh, 3x the Louisiana average | $459.48 | $5,513.81 | $632.34 | -$173 |
Louisiana month by month in 2025
| Month | Louisiana kWh per account | Louisiana price ¢/kWh | Louisiana typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,385 | 11.08 | $153.46 |
| Feb | 1,175 | 11.80 | $138.62 |
| Mar | 941 | 13.05 | $122.83 |
| Apr | 897 | 13.29 | $119.21 |
| May | 1,078 | 13.20 | $142.35 |
| Jun | 1,405 | 12.71 | $178.61 |
| Jul | 1,634 | 13.01 | $212.54 |
| Aug | 1,628 | 12.55 | $204.34 |
| Sep | 1,429 | 12.33 | $176.24 |
| Oct | 1,158 | 12.37 | $143.29 |
| Nov | 889 | 12.71 | $113.02 |
| Dec | 1,074 | 12.53 | $134.59 |
Louisiana typical bill over the years
| Year | Louisiana bill a month | Louisiana a year | Louisiana kWh per account | Louisiana price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142.90 | $1,714.78 | 1,237 | 11.55 |
| 2024 | $140.91 | $1,690.90 | 1,202 | 11.73 |
| 2025 | $153.26 | $1,839.10 | 1,225 | 12.52 |
Louisiana in 2026 so far
| Month | Louisiana kWh per account | Louisiana price ¢/kWh | Louisiana typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1,216 | 12.46 | $151.51 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,164 | 12.87 | $149.75 |
| Mar 2026 | 891 | 14.16 | $126.20 |
| Apr 2026 | 895 | 14.44 | $129.19 |
| May 2026 | 1,017 | 14.15 | $143.95 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,365 | 13.49 | $184.20 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,669 | 12.72 | $212.31 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,763 | 12.87 | $226.86 |
Business and industry in Louisiana
| Customer type | Louisiana bill a month, 2025 | Louisiana kWh per account | Louisiana price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $741.53 | 6,627 | 11.19 |
| Industry | $12,483.08 | 202,149 | 6.18 |
Louisiana bill next to income
Louisiana: 3.06% of median household income, rank 4; the four states closest to it:
| State near Louisiana | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $66,818 | $1,934.94 | 2.90% |
| Arkansas | $58,773 | $1,661.07 | 2.83% |
| Florida | $71,711 | $2,014.23 | 2.81% |
| Tennessee | $67,097 | $1,872.81 | 2.79% |
Weather and the bill
Louisiana homes used the most power in Jul 2025 (1,634 kWh per account) and the least in Nov (889 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (584). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of 0.92. 2025 had 1,455 heating and 3,003 cooling degree-days, 12% below and 11% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (1,652 and 2,695).
Louisiana degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, Louisiana, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| Louisiana year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1516 | 2984 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2016 | 1367 | 2977 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2017 | 1166 | 2747 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2018 | 1681 | 3006 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2019 | 1584 | 2918 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2020 | 1336 | 2856 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2021 | 1510 | 2703 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2022 | 1686 | 2790 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2023 | 1260 | 3235 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2024 | 1308 | 3147 | 1652 | 2695 |
| 2025 | 1455 | 3003 | 1652 | 2695 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for Louisiana, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVLouisiana, 2025 by month: 12 rows
| Month | kWh per account | Price ¢/kWh | Typical bill | HDD 2025 | CDD 2025 | HDD normal | CDD normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,385 | 11.08 | $153 | 573 | 11 | 459 | 27 |
| Feb | 1,175 | 11.80 | $139 | 248 | 37 | 311 | 26 |
| Mar | 941 | 13.05 | $123 | 131 | 91 | 190 | 64 |
| Apr | 897 | 13.29 | $119 | 12 | 195 | 48 | 117 |
| May | 1,078 | 13.20 | $142 | 0 | 317 | 1 | 300 |
| Jun | 1,405 | 12.71 | $179 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 464 |
| Jul | 1,634 | 13.01 | $213 | 0 | 572 | 0 | 541 |
| Aug | 1,628 | 12.55 | $204 | 0 | 548 | 0 | 539 |
| Sep | 1,429 | 12.33 | $176 | 0 | 427 | 0 | 398 |
| Oct | 1,158 | 12.37 | $143 | 17 | 227 | 42 | 164 |
| Nov | 889 | 12.71 | $113 | 140 | 65 | 215 | 40 |
| Dec | 1,074 | 12.53 | $135 | 334 | 19 | 386 | 15 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for Louisiana, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical Louisiana home account paid about $153.26 a month for energy in 2025, $1,839.10 over the year, which ranks 21st of 51 states, 2% above the U.S. typical bill. Louisiana homes used 1,225 kWh a month (1 of 51, 40% over the U.S.) at 12.52 cents (48 of 51, 27% under), so the bill reflects heavy use. The year swings from $113.02 in November to $212.54 in July, a 88% gap, driven by use of 889 against 1,634 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $165.50 a month, +4.1% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $741.53 a month at 11.19 cents, 4.8 times a home bill. Over a year that is 3.06% of the $60,023 median household income, 4 of 51 states. The typical bill was $142.90 a month in 2023, $140.91 in 2024 and $153.26 in 2025, +7.3% in two years, with use per account at 1,237, 1,202 and 1,225 kWh.
Louisiana: states with a similar bill
| State | Typical bill, near Louisiana | kWh a month | Price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $154.64 | 493 | 31.35 |
| New York | $154.76 | 586 | 26.39 |
| New Jersey | $150.63 | 670 | 22.48 |
| Tennessee | $156.07 | 1,181 | 13.22 |
Questions on the Louisiana bill
What is the average electric bill in Louisiana?
Energy only: about $153.26 a month in 2025, or $1,839.10 a year.
How much electricity does a Louisiana home use?
Rank 1 of 51: 1,225 kWh a month in 2025, +40% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in Louisiana?
July at $212.54; the lowest is November at $113.02.
Is the average electric bill in Louisiana above the national average?
Above, by $2.59 a month or 2%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Louisiana?
$125.20 at 12.52 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is Louisiana from the state with the lowest bill?
$58.60 a month: the lowest typical bill, $94.66 in New Mexico, against $153.26 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in Louisiana?
3.06% of the $60,023 median household income, 4 of 51 states.
How much did the typical Louisiana bill change since 2023?
$142.90 a month in 2023, $153.26 in 2025, +7.3%.
What does a Louisiana business pay a month for electricity?
$741.53 for a typical commercial account, at 11.19 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the Louisiana bill rising in 2026?
$165.50 a month so far, +4.1% on the same months of 2025.
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