Beauregard Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Louisiana · SERC region
Beauregard Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 40,452 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.58¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Beauregard Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.90 | $55.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.80 | $92.89 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.70 | $129.84 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.60 | $166.78 |
*Sesonal Three Phase (effective 2012-01-01, $19.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Beauregard Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesonal Three Phase | 2012-01-01 | $19.00 | 7.39¢ |
| Seasonal Single Phase | 2012-01-01 | $14.00 | 7.39¢ |
| Residential Three Phase | 2012-01-01 | $11.00 | 5.37¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Beauregard Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +37% change in the average residential rate (9.62¢ → 13.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Beauregard Electric Co-op | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 712 | 270 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 6.10 | 2.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 117 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 461 | 216 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Beauregard Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu | 682 | 138 | 8,235 | 2025-05-27 |
| Vernon | 657 | 103 | 10,441 | 2025-05-26 |
| Allen | 593 | 121 | 2,897 | 2025-05-07 |
| Jefferson Davis | 507 | 100 | 3,591 | 2025-06-03 |
| Beauregard | 498 | 99 | 3,478 | 2025-08-06 |
| Rapides | 188 | 36 | 10,697 | 2025-05-26 |
| Evangeline | 187 | 83 | 2,746 | 2025-03-04 |
Beauregard Electric Co-op service area
Beauregard Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Louisiana and 38 ZIP codes.
Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, Rapides, Vernon
Cities: Lake Charles, Moss Bluff, DeRidder, Fort Polk South, Oakdale, Ville Platte, Leesville, Vinton, Iowa, Mamou, DeQuincy, Fort Polk North, New Llano, Kinder, Basile, Oberlin, Glenmora, Elton, Merryville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 40,452 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 486 |
Beauregard Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.88¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.99¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $148,346,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,458,603 MWh |
| Peak demand | 268 MW summer · 379 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.4% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1458 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beauregard Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Beauregard Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.58¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 5% above the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Beauregard Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $174 a month. The average Beauregard Electric Co-op home uses 1,280 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Beauregard Electric Co-op have?
Beauregard Electric Co-op serves 40,452 residential customers and 44,928 customers in total in Louisiana, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Beauregard Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Beauregard Electric Co-op customer was without power for 11 hr 52 min (SAIDI) over 6.10 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 hr 41 min. The Louisiana average was 4 hr 30 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Beauregard Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Beauregard Electric Co-op had 486 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 3.6 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Beauregard Electric Co-op before making decisions.