Electricity rates in Basile, LA
Basile (1,816 people, Evangeline County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Cleco Power pay about 14.62¢/kWh, 13% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Basile
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C | Electric cooperative | 11.96¢ | $168 | 110K | 232 |
| Beauregard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.58¢ | $174 | 40K | 712 |
| Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $189 | 9,366 | 23 |
Power outages in Evangeline County right now
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Outage history in Evangeline County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 433 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 83 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,820 (21.5%) | 2,746 (12.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (433 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 70515
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Basile?
Most homes in Basile get power from Cleco Power, where residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Basile: Southwest Louisiana E M C (11.96¢), Beauregard Electric Co-op (13.58¢), Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Basile?
About $182 a month, based on 1,245 kWh a month (the average for Cleco Power customers) at 14.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Basile, LA?
4 utilities serve Basile's ZIP codes: Cleco Power, Southwest Louisiana E M C, Beauregard Electric Co-op, Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Basile?
In 2025, customers in Evangeline County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 2,746 customers (12.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.