Electricity in Louisiana averaged 12.87¢ per kWh in August 2026 and 13.27¢ for Jan–Aug 2026 — the 50th most expensive state, 29% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.
| Use | Louisiana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.35 | $90.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.70 | $181.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.05 | $272.85 |
| 1,228 kWh (yours) | $162.96 | $223.37 |
| Fuel | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.27¢/kWh | Jan–Aug 2026 |
| Natural gas | $1.68/therm | 2025 average |
| Monthly use | August 2026 | Jan–Aug 2026 | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.35 | $66.35 | $90.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.70 | $132.70 | $181.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $193.05 | $199.05 | $272.85 |
| 1,228 kWh (state average) | $158.04 | $162.96 | $223.37 |
These are EIA's average residential prices: total revenue from residential customers divided by kWh sold. Delivery charges, fixed monthly customer charges, fuel adjustments and utility-paid taxes are all spread over every kWh, so the figure is close to an all-in rate (bill ÷ kWh). Your own utility, plan and usage tier can put you above or below it.
August 2026 figures are preliminary and EIA revises them; we refresh this page automatically when EIA publishes a new month (last update 2026-10-23).
The full method, material data and tips are on the main electricity rates by state page.