Electricity rates in Plaquemine, LA
Plaquemine (6,871 people, Iberville County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. pay about 15.27¢/kWh, 18% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Plaquemine
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.27¢ | $184 | 8,254 | 2 |
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $186 | 111K | 321 |
| South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 12.66¢ | $160 | 17K | 176 |
Power outages in Iberville County right now
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Outage history in Iberville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,067 | 346 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 84 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,339 (28.5%) | 1,654 (14.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-07-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,067 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Addis 14.0¢
- Gardere 14.0¢
- Brusly 14.0¢
- Saint Gabriel 12.3¢
- Carville 12.3¢
- White Castle 12.3¢
- Oak Hills Place 14.0¢
- Baton Rouge 14.0¢
- Village Saint George 14.0¢
- Port Allen 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 70764, 70765
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plaquemine?
Most homes in Plaquemine get power from Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 15.27¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Plaquemine: Entergy Louisiana (12.34¢), Dixie Electric Membership Corp. (13.98¢), South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association (12.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plaquemine?
About $184 a month, based on 1,203 kWh a month (the average for Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. customers) at 15.27¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Plaquemine, LA?
4 utilities serve Plaquemine's ZIP codes: Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp., Entergy Louisiana, Dixie Electric Membership Corp., South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plaquemine?
In 2025, customers in Iberville County averaged 5 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 84 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-08, when 1,654 customers (14.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.