Electricity rates in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans (362,701 people, Jefferson Parish County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy New Orleans pay about 13.47¢/kWh, 4% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving New Orleans
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy New Orleans | Investor-owned utility | 13.47¢ | $141 | 188K | 209 |
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
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
- Gretna 12.3¢
- Harvey 12.3¢
- Terrytown 12.3¢
- Marrero 12.3¢
- Arabi 12.3¢
- Jefferson 12.3¢
- Metairie 12.3¢
- Westwego 12.3¢
- Bridge City 12.3¢
- Timberlane 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70121, 70122, 70123, 70124, 70125, 70126, 70127, 70128, 70129, 70130, 70131, 70139, 70141, 70142, 70143, 70145, 70146, 70148, 70150, 70151, 70152, 70153, 70154, 70156, 70157, 70158, 70159, 70160, 70161, 70162, 70163, 70164
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Orleans?
Most homes in New Orleans get power from Entergy New Orleans, where residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Orleans: Entergy Louisiana (12.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Orleans?
About $141 a month, based on 1,047 kWh a month (the average for Entergy New Orleans customers) at 13.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Orleans, LA?
2 utilities serve New Orleans's ZIP codes: Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Louisiana. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Orleans?
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.