Electricity rates in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport (187,593 people, Caddo Parish County) is served by 2 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 Shreveport
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.39¢ | $169 | 207K | 451 |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.25¢ | $133 | 8,485 | 811 |
Power outages in Caddo Parish County right now
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Outage history in Caddo Parish County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,013 | 468 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 41,217 (28.3%) | 10,202 (7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-29 | 2025-05-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,013 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 71101, 71102, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106, 71107, 71108, 71109, 71115, 71118, 71119, 71120, 71129, 71130, 71133, 71134, 71135, 71136, 71137, 71138, 71148, 71149, 71150, 71151, 71152, 71153, 71154, 71156, 71161, 71162, 71163, 71164, 71165, 71166
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shreveport?
Most homes in Shreveport 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 Shreveport: Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (10.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shreveport?
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 Shreveport, LA?
2 utilities serve Shreveport's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shreveport?
In 2025, customers in Caddo Parish County averaged 7 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-06, when 10,202 customers (7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.