Louisiana Electricity Rates (2026)
12.1¢/kWhstate average
25.3% below national averageUtilities in Louisiana
Rate Outlook for Louisiana
How Accurate Were Past Forecasts?
EIA projections for Louisiana vs. actual observed rates
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Louisiana's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.