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New Orleans Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in New Orleans

^ The average commercial electricity rate in New Orleans, LA is 8.2¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in New Orleans

^ The average residential electricity rate in New Orleans, LA is 9.82¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in New Orleans

^ The average industrial electricity rate in New Orleans, LA is 6.48¢/kWh.[1]

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New Orleans, LA Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in New Orleans


  • Commercial Electricity in New Orleans
    • The average commercial electricity rate in New Orleans is 8.2¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in New Orleans is 5.81% greater than the Louisiana average rate of 7.75¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in New Orleans is 18.73% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in New Orleans


  • Residential Electricity in New Orleans
    • The average residential electricity rate in New Orleans is 9.82¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in New Orleans is 17.32% greater than the Louisiana average rate of 8.37¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in New Orleans is 17.34% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in New Orleans


  • Industrial Electricity in New Orleans
    • The average industrial electricity rate in New Orleans is 6.48¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in New Orleans is 36.13% greater than the Louisiana average rate of 4.76¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in New Orleans is 2.85% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
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Louisiana Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Louisiana


  • Commercial electricity rates in LA [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Louisiana is 7.75¢/kWh, which ranks 47th in the nation and is 23.19% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in LA [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Louisiana averages 7,226 kWh/month, which ranks 7th in the nation and is 15.84% greater than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in LA [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Louisiana is $560, which ranks 22nd in the nation and is 10.97% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Louisiana


  • Residential electricity rates in Louisiana [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 8.37¢/kWh, which ranks 51st in the nation and is 29.55% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in LA [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Louisiana averages 1,254 kWh/month, which ranks 1st in the nation and is 38.87% greater than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in LA [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Louisiana is $105, which ranks 26th in the nation and is 1.87% less than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Louisiana


  • Industrial electricity rates in Louisiana [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Louisiana is 4.76¢/kWh, which ranks 50th in the nation and is 28.64% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in LA [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Louisiana averages 139,856 kWh/month, which ranks 24th in the nation and is 24.7% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in LA [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Louisiana is $6,655, which ranks 29th in the nation and is 11.07% less than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for New Orleans, LA


    • Household income: The city of New Orleans has a median household income of $49,539, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in New Orleans is approximately 21 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 29.2 percent of New Orleans households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Louisiana is about $105/month, ranking 26th in the U.S. and 1.87% less than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: New Orleans vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about New Orleans

About New Orleans

New Orleans is a city located in Orleans County in the state of Louisiana, and has a population of approximately 343,829.[6]

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More about New Orleans utilities

For more information about New Orleans electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

The U.S. produces nearly half of its electricity from coal. In China, the percenttage is nearly three-fourths.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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