Electricity rates in Red Chute, LA
Red Chute (6,261 people, Bossier County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 14.39¢/kWh, 11% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Red Chute
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.39¢ | $169 | 207K | 451 |
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Claiborne Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.76¢ | $158 | 21K | — |
Power outages in Bossier County right now
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Outage history in Bossier County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 758 | 439 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 81 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,565 (14.4%) | 23,974 (25.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-09 | 2025-04-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (758 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eastwood 14.4¢
- Haughton 12.3¢
- Bossier City 14.4¢
- Shreveport 14.4¢
- Benton 12.3¢
- Blanchard 14.4¢
- Sibley 12.3¢
- Minden 12.3¢
- Greenwood 14.4¢
- Stonewall 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 71037, 71110, 71113
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Red Chute?
Most homes in Red Chute get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.39¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Red Chute: Entergy Louisiana (12.34¢), Claiborne Electric Co-op (13.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Red Chute?
About $169 a month, based on 1,175 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 14.39¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Red Chute, LA?
3 utilities serve Red Chute's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Entergy Louisiana, Claiborne Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Red Chute?
In 2025, customers in Bossier County averaged 7 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 81 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-26, when 23,974 customers (25.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.