Southwest Louisiana E M C Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Southwest Louisiana E M C and how they compare to the Louisiana average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Southwest Louisiana E M C average $159.02/month at 11.55¢/kWh — below the Louisiana average of $184.21.
Where Southwest Louisiana E M C rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.49¢/kWh | $132.37/mo | 101,552 |
| 2020 | 9.22¢/kWh | $126.92/mo | 102,586 |
| 2021 | 9.53¢/kWh | $133.51/mo | 103,775 |
| 2022 | 10.96¢/kWh | $157.55/mo | 105,517 |
| 2023 | 11.57¢/kWh | $164.26/mo | 106,968 |
| 2024 | 11.55¢/kWh | $159.02/mo | 108,368 |
Rate context in Louisiana
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Southwest Louisiana E M C's 2024 annual figure.
Southwest Louisiana E M C vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Southwest Louisiana E M C | Louisiana (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $159.02/mo | $184.21/mo |
| Rate | 11.55¢/kWh | 13.49¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Southwest Louisiana E M C?
Southwest Louisiana E M C residential customers averaged $159.02 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,908.20 per year.
What does Southwest Louisiana E M C charge per kWh?
Southwest Louisiana E M C averaged 11.55¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Southwest Louisiana E M C compare to the Louisiana average?
Southwest Louisiana E M C bills average $159.02 — lower than the Louisiana average of $184.21 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Southwest Louisiana E M C serve?
Southwest Louisiana E M C served 108,368 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in LA.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Southwest Louisiana E M C. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.