Electricity rates in DeRidder, LA
DeRidder (10,890 people, Beauregard 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 DeRidder
| 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 |
| Beauregard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.58¢ | $174 | 40K | 712 |
Power outages in Beauregard County right now
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Outage history in Beauregard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,597 | 498 |
| Days with outages | 126 | 99 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,350 (31.9%) | 3,478 (13.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-08-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,597 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rosepine 14.6¢
- Fort Polk South 14.6¢
- Merryville 14.6¢
- New Llano 14.6¢
- Fort Polk North 14.6¢
- Leesville 14.6¢
- DeQuincy 14.6¢
- Oberlin 14.6¢
- Kinder 14.6¢
- Oakdale 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 70634
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in DeRidder?
Most homes in DeRidder 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 DeRidder: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (14.39¢), Beauregard Electric Co-op (13.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in DeRidder?
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 DeRidder, LA?
3 utilities serve DeRidder's ZIP codes: Cleco Power, Southwestern Electric Power Co., Beauregard Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in DeRidder?
In 2025, customers in Beauregard County averaged 8 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 99 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-06, when 3,478 customers (13.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.