Town of Welsh electricity rates
Municipal utility · Louisiana
Town of Welsh is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,727 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.13¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 55% 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 Welsh bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $40.65 | $35.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $81.30 | $66.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $121.95 | $98.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $162.60 | $129.70 |
*RESIDENTIAL (effective 2013-06-05), 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 Welsh residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | 2013-06-05 | — | 10.00¢ first 100 kWh, 6.30¢ first 2,000 kWh, 5.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Welsh rate history
2015–2025: +37% change in the average residential rate (5.75¢ → 7.87¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Town of Welsh 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 Welsh's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis | 507 | 100 | 3,591 | 2025-06-03 |
Town of Welsh service area
Town of Welsh serves Jefferson Davis County in Louisiana and 1 ZIP codes.
Jefferson Davis
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Welsh at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,910,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 37,000 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20343 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Welsh's electricity rate?
Town of Welsh residential customers pay an average of 8.13¢ 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 37% below the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 55% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Welsh electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average Town of Welsh home uses 1,785 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $81.
How many customers does Town of Welsh have?
Town of Welsh serves 1,727 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 Welsh before making decisions.