The average residential electric rate in Louisiana is 14.44¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 14.44¢ in 2026-04 and bottomed at 12.36¢ in 2025-09.
| Month | ¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 13.26¢ |
| 2025-06 | 12.74¢ |
| 2025-07 | 13.12¢ |
| 2025-08 | 12.55¢ |
| 2025-09 | 12.36¢ |
| 2025-10 | 12.39¢ |
| 2025-11 | 12.74¢ |
| 2025-12 | 12.56¢ |
| 2026-01 | 12.46¢ |
| 2026-02 | 12.87¢ |
| 2026-03 | 14.16¢ |
| 2026-04 | 14.44¢ |
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