Electricity rates in Metairie, LA
Metairie (138,481 people, Jefferson Parish 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 Metairie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Entergy New Orleans | Investor-owned utility | 13.47¢ | $141 | 188K | 209 |
Power outages in Jefferson Parish County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson Parish County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 802 | 281 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 68,190 (29.6%) | 37,388 (16.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-05-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (802 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jefferson 12.3¢
- Elmwood 12.3¢
- Bridge City 12.3¢
- River Ridge 12.3¢
- Harahan 12.3¢
- New Orleans 13.5¢
- Kenner 12.3¢
- Westwego 12.3¢
- Waggaman 12.3¢
- Avondale 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005, 70006, 70009, 70010, 70011, 70033, 70055, 70060
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Metairie?
Most homes in Metairie 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 Metairie: Entergy New Orleans (13.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Metairie?
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 Metairie, LA?
2 utilities serve Metairie's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Metairie?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson Parish County averaged 4 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-25, when 37,388 customers (16.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.