Dixie Electric Membership Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Louisiana · SERC region · MISO
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 111,329 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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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Dixie Electric Membership Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.90 | $58.83 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.80 | $108.66 |
| 1,500 kWh | $209.70 | $158.49 |
| 2,000 kWh | $279.60 | $208.32 |
*Residential Schedule (A) Single Phase (effective 2018-07-01, $9.00/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.
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Schedule (A) Single Phase | 2018-07-01 | $9.00 | 9.97¢ |
| Seasonal Schedule (S) Three Phasetime-of-use | 2018-07-01 | $12.75 | 8.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Winter-Summer Rate (AWS) Three Phasetime-of-use | 2018-07-01 | $12.75 | 5.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Winter-Summer Rate (AWS) Single Phasetime-of-use | 2018-07-01 | $10.00 | 5.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Seasonal Schedule (S) Single Phasetime-of-use | 2018-07-01 | $10.00 | 8.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Schedule (AWS)- Single Phasetime-of-use | nan | $10.00 | 5.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Use Schedules (RTU)time-of-use | nan | $10.56 | 4.8¢ (12am–4pm, 8pm–12am) · 4.8¢ (5pm–7pm) · 4.8¢ (4pm–5pm, 7pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Use Schedule (RTUAE)time-of-use | nan | $10.56 | 4.4¢ (12am–4pm, 8pm–12am) · 4.4¢ (5pm–7pm) · 4.4¢ (4pm–5pm, 7pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Schedule (AWS)- Three Phasetime-of-use | nan | $12.75 | 5.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Schedule (A) Three Phase | 2018-07-01 | $11.75 | 6.46¢ |
| Farm Home Schedule | nan | $11.50 | 5.48¢ |
| Residential Schedule (A) Single Phase | nan | $9.00 | 6.44¢ |
| Residential Schedule (A) Three Phase | nan | $11.75 | 6.44¢ |
| Farm Home (FH) Single Phase | nan | $11.50 | 5.49¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +44% change in the average residential rate (9.43¢ → 13.53¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Dixie Electric Membership Corp. | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 321 | 270 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.62 | 2.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 70 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 275 | 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 Dixie Electric Membership Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 7 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena | 1,497 | 148 | 2,485 | 2025-03-04 |
| East Feliciana | 1,111 | 151 | 3,396 | 2025-03-24 |
| West Feliciana | 733 | 108 | 4,188 | 2025-06-30 |
| Tangipahoa | 670 | 129 | 8,980 | 2025-07-30 |
| Livingston | 462 | 122 | 20,391 | 2025-09-22 |
| Ascension | 395 | 108 | 7,605 | 2025-09-22 |
| East Baton Rouge | 376 | 92 | 16,103 | 2025-07-30 |
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. service area
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. serves 7 counties in Louisiana and 114 ZIP codes.
Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St Helena, Tangipahoa, West Feliciana
Cities: Baton Rouge, Central, Prairieville, Hammond, Shenandoah, Zachary, Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park, Baker, Gonzales, Gardere, Denham Springs, Merrydale, Oak Hills Place, Donaldsonville, Village Saint George, Ponchatoula, Old Jefferson, Plaquemine, Saint Gabriel, Walker, Inniswold, Brownsfield, Port Allen, New Roads, Amite, Addis, Vidalia, Jackson, South Vacherie, Gramercy, Lutcher, Garyville, Brusly, Grand Point, Batchelor, North Vacherie, Kentwood, Minorca, Erwinville, Livingston
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,369 |
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.33¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.34¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $306,357,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,298,290 MWh |
| Peak demand | 572 MW summer · 695 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5202 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dixie Electric Membership Corp.'s electricity rate?
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢ 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 8% above the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Dixie Electric Membership Corp. electric bill?
About $186 a month. The average Dixie Electric Membership Corp. home uses 1,331 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Dixie Electric Membership Corp. have?
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. serves 111,329 residential customers and 119,759 customers in total in Louisiana, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Dixie Electric Membership Corp.?
In 2025, the average Dixie Electric Membership Corp. customer was without power for 5 hr 21 min (SAIDI) over 4.62 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 35 min. The Louisiana average was 4 hr 30 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Dixie Electric Membership Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Seasonal Schedule (S) Three Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Dixie Electric Membership Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Dixie Electric Membership Corp. had 1,369 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 9.4 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 Dixie Electric Membership Corp. before making decisions.