Electricity rates in Breaux Bridge, LA
Breaux Bridge (8,395 people, St. Martin County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Cleco Power pay about 14.62¢/kWh, 13% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Breaux Bridge
| 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 |
| Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.27¢ | $184 | 8,254 | 2 |
Power outages in St. Martin County right now
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Outage history in St. Martin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,692 | 412 |
| Days with outages | 105 | 112 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,123 (77.6%) | 6,026 (33.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,692 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cecilia 12.0¢
- Henderson 12.0¢
- Lafayette 11.9¢
- Arnaudville 14.6¢
- Carencro 12.0¢
- Broussard 14.6¢
- Saint Martinville 12.3¢
- Scott 12.0¢
- Catahoula 12.3¢
- Ossun 12.0¢
ZIP codes: 70517
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Breaux Bridge?
Most homes in Breaux Bridge 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 Breaux Bridge: Southwest Louisiana E M C (11.96¢), Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. (15.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Breaux Bridge?
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 Breaux Bridge, LA?
3 utilities serve Breaux Bridge's ZIP codes: Cleco Power, Southwest Louisiana E M C, Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Breaux Bridge?
In 2025, customers in St. Martin County averaged 6 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 112 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 6,026 customers (33.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.