Electricity rates in Bossier City, LA
Bossier City (68,094 people, Bossier 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 Bossier City
| 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 Bossier County right now
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Outage history in Bossier County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 758 | 439 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 81 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,565 (14.4%) | 23,974 (25.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-09 | 2025-04-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (758 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 71111, 71112, 71113, 71171, 71172
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bossier City?
Most homes in Bossier City 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 Bossier City: Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (10.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bossier City?
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 Bossier City, LA?
2 utilities serve Bossier City'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 Bossier City?
In 2025, customers in Bossier County averaged 7 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 81 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-26, when 23,974 customers (25.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.