Electricity rates in Donaldsonville, LA
Donaldsonville (7,792 people, Ascension County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Louisiana pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 5% less than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Donaldsonville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $186 | 111K | 321 |
| South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 12.66¢ | $160 | 17K | 176 |
| Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.27¢ | $184 | 8,254 | 2 |
Power outages in Ascension County right now
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Outage history in Ascension County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,029 | 395 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 108 |
| Most customers out at once | 42,788 (82.8%) | 7,605 (14.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-09-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,029 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belle Rose 12.3¢
- Sorrento 12.3¢
- Carville 12.3¢
- White Castle 12.3¢
- Gonzales 14.0¢
- Saint Gabriel 12.3¢
- Prairieville 14.0¢
- Grand Point 12.3¢
- Pierre Part 12.3¢
- Supreme 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 70346
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Donaldsonville?
Most homes in Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville: Dixie Electric Membership Corp. (13.98¢), South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association (12.66¢), Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. (15.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Donaldsonville?
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 Donaldsonville, LA?
4 utilities serve Donaldsonville's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Dixie Electric Membership Corp., South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association, Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Donaldsonville?
In 2025, customers in Ascension County averaged 6 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 108 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-22, when 7,605 customers (14.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.