Louisiana Electricity Rates (2026)
12.6¢/kWhstate average
22.4% below national averageUtilities in Louisiana
Rate Outlook for Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is currently 12.6 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 14.8 cents/kWh by 2031 and 16.9 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.4% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 17.6 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Louisiana vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Louisiana (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.9 | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| 2027 | 13.4 | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| 2028 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| 2029 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| 2030 | 14.3 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| 2031 | 14.8 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| 2032 | 15.3 | 15.7 | 15.5 |
| 2033 | 15.9 | 16.3 | 16.0 |
| 2034 | 16.3 | 16.8 | 16.4 |
| 2035 | 16.7 | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| 2036 | 16.9 | 17.6 | 16.9 |
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.