City of Plaquemine electricity rates
Municipal utility · Louisiana
City of Plaquemine is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,504 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Plaquemine bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.00 | $39.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.00 | $78.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $213.00 | $117.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $284.00 | $156.00 |
*Residential Electrical Rates (Inside City) (effective 2007-03-31), 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.
City of Plaquemine residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Rates (Inside City) | 2007-03-31 | — | 7.80¢ |
| Residential Electrical Rates (Outside City) | 2007-03-31 | $6.00 | 7.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Plaquemine rate history
2015–2025: +42% change in the average residential rate (9.71¢ → 13.74¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Plaquemine doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 City of Plaquemine's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberville | 346 | 84 | 1,654 | 2025-07-08 |
City of Plaquemine service area
City of Plaquemine serves Iberville County in Louisiana.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Plaquemine at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,022,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 94,779 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15137 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Plaquemine's electricity rate?
City of Plaquemine residential customers pay an average of 14.20¢ 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 9% above the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Plaquemine electric bill?
About $249 a month. The average City of Plaquemine home uses 1,754 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does City of Plaquemine have?
City of Plaquemine serves 4,504 residential customers in Louisiana, across 1 county.
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 City of Plaquemine before making decisions.