Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Louisiana · SERC region · MISO
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 8,254 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.27¢/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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Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.35 | $43.44 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.70 | $72.88 |
| 1,500 kWh | $229.05 | $102.32 |
| 2,000 kWh | $305.40 | $131.76 |
*Residential Service - Three Phase (effective 2014-01-01, $14.00/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.
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service - Three Phase | 2014-01-01 | $14.00 | 5.89¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Phase | 2014-01-01 | $10.00 | 5.89¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +54% change in the average residential rate (9.62¢ → 14.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2 | 270 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.02 | 2.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 92 min | — | — |
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 Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 5 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberville | 346 | 84 | 1,654 | 2025-07-08 |
| West Baton Rouge | 309 | 81 | 2,775 | 2025-10-20 |
| Pointe Coupee | 293 | 43 | 2,506 | 2025-03-24 |
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. service area
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. serves 3 counties in Louisiana and 56 ZIP codes.
Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge
Cities: Baton Rouge, Zachary, Gardere, Breaux Bridge, Oak Hills Place, Donaldsonville, Village Saint George, Plaquemine, Saint Gabriel, Saint Martinville, Port Allen, New Roads, Addis, Vidalia, Bunkie, Pierre Part, Brusly, Batchelor, Minorca, Erwinville, Simmesport, Belle Rose, White Castle, Saint Francisville, Henderson, Livonia, Krotz Springs, Carville, Catahoula, Maringouin, Melville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 67 |
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 16.76¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.82¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $31,055,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 215,008 MWh |
| Peak demand | 48 MW summer · 53 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.2% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15175 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 15.27¢ 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 Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $184 a month. The average Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,203 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. have?
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. serves 8,254 residential customers and 10,670 customers in total in Louisiana, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 2 min (SAIDI) over 0.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Louisiana average was 4 hr 30 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. had 67 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.5 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 Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.