Electricity rates in New Roads, LA
New Roads (4,697 people, Pointe Coupee County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Dixie Electric Membership Corp. pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 8% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving New Roads
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $186 | 111K | 321 |
| Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.27¢ | $184 | 8,254 | 2 |
Power outages in Pointe Coupee County right now
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Outage history in Pointe Coupee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,749 | 293 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,654 (50.3%) | 2,506 (34.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-14 | 2025-03-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,749 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Francisville 12.3¢
- Erwinville 14.0¢
- Livonia 15.3¢
- Maringouin 15.3¢
- Jackson 14.0¢
- Batchelor 14.6¢
- Zachary 14.0¢
- Baker 14.0¢
- Melville 14.6¢
- Brownsfield 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 70760
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Roads?
Most homes in New Roads get power from Dixie Electric Membership Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Roads: Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. (15.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Roads?
About $186 a month, based on 1,331 kWh a month (the average for Dixie Electric Membership Corp. customers) at 13.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Roads, LA?
2 utilities serve New Roads's ZIP codes: Dixie Electric Membership Corp., Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Roads?
In 2025, customers in Pointe Coupee County averaged 4 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-24, when 2,506 customers (34.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.