Electricity rates in West Monroe, LA
West Monroe (12,966 people, Ouachita Parish County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Louisiana pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 5% less than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving West Monroe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Claiborne Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.76¢ | $158 | 21K | — |
| Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.57¢ | $165 | 12K | 265 |
Power outages in Ouachita Parish County right now
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Outage history in Ouachita Parish County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 460 | 406 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,879 (19.2%) | 7,902 (12.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-05-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (460 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Monroe 12.3¢
- Brownsville 12.3¢
- Claiborne 12.3¢
- Bawcomville 12.3¢
- Richwood 12.3¢
- Lakeshore 12.3¢
- Swartz 12.3¢
- Sterlington 12.3¢
- Bastrop 12.3¢
- Rayville 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 71291, 71292, 71294
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Monroe?
Most homes in West Monroe 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 West Monroe: Claiborne Electric Co-op (13.76¢), Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op (11.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Monroe?
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 West Monroe, LA?
3 utilities serve West Monroe's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Claiborne Electric Co-op, Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Monroe?
In 2025, customers in Ouachita Parish County averaged 6 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-06, when 7,902 customers (12.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.