Average Electric Bill in New Orleans, LA
What a typical household in New Orleans pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in New Orleans pays about $135.81/month for electricity at roughly 13.03¢/kWh. Basis: Entergy New Orleans, LLC, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Louisiana over 12 months — the rate environment New Orleans households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Entergy New Orleans, LLC, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Entergy New Orleans, LLC · 188,178 residential customers |
| State context | Louisiana: $184.21/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 384,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in New Orleans?
Expect roughly $135.81 per month for a typical household in New Orleans — based on Entergy New Orleans, LLC annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in New Orleans?
About 13.03¢ per kWh (Entergy New Orleans, LLC, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in New Orleans pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in New Orleans higher or lower than the Louisiana average?
Entergy New Orleans, LLC averages $135.81 — below the state average of $184.21.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Entergy New Orleans, LLC) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Louisiana) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.