Electricity rates in Colfax, LA
Colfax (1,524 people, Grant County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Cleco Power pay about 14.62¢/kWh, 13% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Colfax
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.39¢ | $169 | 207K | 451 |
Power outages in Grant County right now
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Outage history in Grant County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 819 | 601 |
| Days with outages | 113 | 105 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,942 (28%) | 2,744 (19.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-19 | 2025-12-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (819 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ball 14.6¢
- Pineville 14.6¢
- Alexandria 14.6¢
- Vienna Bend 11.0¢
- Natchitoches 11.0¢
- Winnfield 12.3¢
- Woodworth 14.6¢
- Deville 12.3¢
- Urania 12.3¢
- Lecompte 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 71417
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Colfax?
Most homes in Colfax 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 Colfax: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (14.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Colfax?
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 Colfax, LA?
2 utilities serve Colfax's ZIP codes: Cleco Power, Southwestern Electric Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Colfax?
In 2025, customers in Grant County averaged 10 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 105 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-15, when 2,744 customers (19.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.