Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Louisiana · SERC region · SPP
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,366 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.29¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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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Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.45 | $39.16 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.90 | $67.32 |
| 1,500 kWh | $229.35 | $94.73 |
| 2,000 kWh | $305.80 | $122.14 |
*All Electric Farm and Home Service (Schedule AE) (effective 2008-07-01, $8.00/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.
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Electric Farm and Home Service (Schedule AE) | 2008-07-01 | $8.00 | 6.23¢ first 600 kWh, 5.48¢ after |
| Regular Farm and Home Service (Schedule AA) | 2008-07-01 | $8.00 | 6.23¢ first 600 kWh, 5.73¢ after |
| Regular Farm and Home Service - Seasonal (Schedule AA) | 2008-07-01 | $10.00 | 6.23¢ first 600 kWh, 5.73¢ after |
| All Electric Farm and Home Service - Seasonal (Schedule AE) | 2008-07-01 | $10.00 | 6.23¢ first 600 kWh, 5.48¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +49% change in the average residential rate (9.91¢ → 14.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 23 | 270 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.88 | 2.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 6 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 13 | 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 Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu | 682 | 138 | 8,235 | 2025-05-27 |
| Allen | 593 | 121 | 2,897 | 2025-05-07 |
| Jefferson Davis | 507 | 100 | 3,591 | 2025-06-03 |
| Vermilion | 304 | 82 | 2,924 | 2025-02-09 |
| Cameron | 293 | 25 | 814 | 2025-05-01 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op service area
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Louisiana and 44 ZIP codes.
Allen, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion
Cities: Lake Charles, Sulphur, Crowley, Moss Bluff, Eunice, Jennings, Prien, Carlyss, Kaplan, Westlake, Church Point, Vinton, Welsh, Iowa, DeQuincy, Lake Arthur, Kinder, Basile, Iota, Gueydan, Hackberry, Elton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 86 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.86¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.56¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $33,267,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 240,516 MWh |
| Peak demand | 42 MW summer · 47 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 11% (rest purchased) |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9682 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.29¢ 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 18% above the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $189 a month. The average Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op home uses 1,235 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op have?
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op serves 9,366 residential customers and 11,052 customers in total in Louisiana, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op customer was without power for 23 min (SAIDI) over 3.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 13 min. The Louisiana average was 4 hr 30 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op had 86 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.0 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 Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op before making decisions.