Electricity rates in Melville, LA
Melville (1,050 people, St. Landry 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 Melville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C | Electric cooperative | 11.96¢ | $168 | 110K | 232 |
| Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.27¢ | $184 | 8,254 | 2 |
Power outages in St. Landry County right now
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Outage history in St. Landry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 998 | 327 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 31,988 (67.7%) | 5,895 (12.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-03-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (998 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Krotz Springs 12.0¢
- Batchelor 14.6¢
- Livonia 15.3¢
- Port Barre 14.6¢
- New Roads 14.0¢
- Maringouin 15.3¢
- Simmesport 14.6¢
- Leonville 12.0¢
- Saint Francisville 12.3¢
- Opelousas 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 71353
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Melville?
Most homes in Melville 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 Melville: Southwest Louisiana E M C (11.96¢), Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. (15.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Melville?
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 Melville, LA?
3 utilities serve Melville's ZIP codes: Cleco Power, Southwest Louisiana E M C, Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Melville?
In 2025, customers in St. Landry County averaged 5 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-24, when 5,895 customers (12.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.