Electricity rates in Bernice, LA
Bernice (1,648 people, Union County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Louisiana pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 5% less than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Bernice
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Claiborne Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.76¢ | $158 | 21K | — |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,297 | 1,308 |
| Days with outages | 134 | 140 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,059 (85.4%) | 3,059 (43.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-05-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,297 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Farmerville 12.3¢
- Grambling 12.3¢
- Ruston 12.3¢
- Homer 12.3¢
- Arcadia 12.3¢
- Haynesville 12.3¢
- Sterlington 12.3¢
- Claiborne 12.3¢
- West Monroe 12.3¢
- Brownsville 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 71222
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bernice?
Most homes in Bernice get power from Entergy Louisiana, where residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bernice: Claiborne Electric Co-op (13.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bernice?
About $152 a month, based on 1,233 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Louisiana customers) at 12.34¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bernice, LA?
2 utilities serve Bernice's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Claiborne Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bernice?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 21 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 140 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-01, when 3,059 customers (43.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.