Electricity rates in Blanchard, LA
Blanchard (2,935 people, Caddo Parish County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 14.39¢/kWh, 11% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Blanchard
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.39¢ | $169 | 207K | 451 |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.25¢ | $133 | 8,485 | 811 |
Power outages in Caddo Parish County right now
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Outage history in Caddo Parish County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,013 | 468 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 41,217 (28.3%) | 10,202 (7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-29 | 2025-05-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,013 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shreveport 14.4¢
- Bossier City 14.4¢
- Greenwood 14.4¢
- Benton 12.3¢
- Red Chute 14.4¢
- Eastwood 14.4¢
- Vivian 14.4¢
- Stonewall 14.6¢
- Haughton 12.3¢
- Sibley 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 71009
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blanchard?
Most homes in Blanchard get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.39¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Blanchard: Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (10.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blanchard?
About $169 a month, based on 1,175 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 14.39¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Blanchard, LA?
2 utilities serve Blanchard's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blanchard?
In 2025, customers in Caddo Parish County averaged 7 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-06, when 10,202 customers (7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.