Electricity rates in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles (76,070 people, Calcasieu County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op pay about 15.29¢/kWh, 18% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Lake Charles
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $189 | 9,366 | 23 |
| Beauregard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.58¢ | $174 | 40K | 712 |
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Town of Vinton | Municipal utility | 10.02¢ | $169 | 1,600 | — |
Power outages in Calcasieu County right now
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Outage history in Calcasieu County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,666 | 682 |
| Days with outages | 142 | 138 |
| Most customers out at once | 32,379 (64.9%) | 8,235 (16.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,666 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70611, 70612, 70615, 70616, 70629
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Charles?
Most homes in Lake Charles get power from Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.29¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lake Charles: Beauregard Electric Co-op (13.58¢), Entergy Louisiana (12.34¢), Cleco Power (14.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake Charles?
About $189 a month, based on 1,235 kWh a month (the average for Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op customers) at 15.29¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lake Charles, LA?
5 utilities serve Lake Charles's ZIP codes: Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op, Beauregard Electric Co-op, Entergy Louisiana, Cleco Power, Town of Vinton. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake Charles?
In 2025, customers in Calcasieu County averaged 11 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 138 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 8,235 customers (16.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.