STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / LA
Louisiana electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 12.72¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate12.72¢
1 month-5.7%
1 year-3.0%
5 years+16.7%
Cost to run common equipment in Louisiana
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $19 | $223 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $2 | $27 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $31 | $366 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $36 | $427 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $38 | $458 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $23 | $279 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $23 | $275 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $48 | $572 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $6 | $76 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $5 | $60 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $3 | $40 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $6 | $66 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $8 | $92 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $10 | $114 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $4 | $45 |