Electricity rates in Ponchatoula, LA
Ponchatoula (7,068 people, Tangipahoa County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Louisiana pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 5% less than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Ponchatoula
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $186 | 111K | 321 |
| Washington-St Tammany E C | Electric cooperative | 11.41¢ | $151 | 51K | 511 |
Power outages in Tangipahoa County right now
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Outage history in Tangipahoa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,749 | 670 |
| Days with outages | 125 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,600 (41.4%) | 8,980 (16.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-07-30 |
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
- Hammond 12.3¢
- Natalbany 12.3¢
- Albany 12.3¢
- Killian 12.3¢
- Independence 12.3¢
- Livingston 14.0¢
- Amite 12.3¢
- Covington 14.6¢
- Roseland 12.3¢
- Mandeville 11.4¢
ZIP codes: 70454
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ponchatoula?
Most homes in Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula: Cleco Power (14.62¢), Dixie Electric Membership Corp. (13.98¢), Washington-St Tammany E C (11.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ponchatoula?
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 Ponchatoula, LA?
4 utilities serve Ponchatoula's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Cleco Power, Dixie Electric Membership Corp., Washington-St Tammany E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ponchatoula?
In 2025, customers in Tangipahoa County averaged 11 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-30, when 8,980 customers (16.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.