Town of Vinton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Louisiana
Town of Vinton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,600 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.02¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 44% 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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Town of Vinton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $50.10 | $50.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $100.20 | $94.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $150.30 | $138.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $200.40 | $183.00 |
*Sec. 25-26.11. Residential service (effective nan, $6.00/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.
Town of Vinton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 25-26.11. Residential service | nan | $6.00 | 8.85¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Vinton rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (9.27¢ → 9.70¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Vinton 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 Town of Vinton's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu | 682 | 138 | 8,235 | 2025-05-27 |
Town of Vinton service area
Town of Vinton serves Calcasieu County in Louisiana and 4 ZIP codes.
Calcasieu
Cities: Lake Charles
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Vinton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,133,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 32,319 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19866 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Vinton's electricity rate?
Town of Vinton residential customers pay an average of 10.02¢ 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 23% below the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 44% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Vinton electric bill?
About $169 a month. The average Town of Vinton home uses 1,683 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $100.
How many customers does Town of Vinton have?
Town of Vinton serves 1,600 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 Town of Vinton before making decisions.