Electricity rates in Lake Providence, LA
Lake Providence (3,715 people, East Carroll 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 Lake Providence
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.57¢ | $165 | 12K | 265 |
Power outages in East Carroll County right now
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Outage history in East Carroll County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,027 | 382 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,614 (50%) | 943 (29.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-08-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,027 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oak Grove 12.3¢
- Monticello 12.3¢
- Tallulah 12.3¢
- Delhi 12.3¢
- Rayville 12.3¢
- Bastrop 12.3¢
- Swartz 12.3¢
- Newellton 12.3¢
- Lakeshore 12.3¢
- Sterlington 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 71254
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Providence?
Most homes in Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence: Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op (11.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake Providence?
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 Lake Providence, LA?
2 utilities serve Lake Providence's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake Providence?
In 2025, customers in East Carroll County averaged 6 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-18, when 943 customers (29.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.