Electricity rates in Chalmette, LA
Chalmette (16,751 people, St. Bernard 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 Chalmette
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Entergy New Orleans | Investor-owned utility | 13.47¢ | $141 | 188K | 209 |
Power outages in St. Bernard County right now
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Outage history in St. Bernard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 165 | 131 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,842 (8%) | 6,012 (25.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-05-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (165 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Arabi 12.3¢
- Meraux 12.3¢
- Terrytown 12.3¢
- Violet 12.3¢
- Gretna 12.3¢
- Timberlane 12.3¢
- Belle Chasse 12.3¢
- New Orleans 13.5¢
- Poydras 12.3¢
- Harvey 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 70043, 70044
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chalmette?
Most homes in Chalmette 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 Chalmette: Entergy New Orleans (13.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chalmette?
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 Chalmette, LA?
2 utilities serve Chalmette's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chalmette?
In 2025, customers in St. Bernard County averaged 2 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-25, when 6,012 customers (25.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.