City of Lafayette residential customers paid an average of 10.12¢/kWh in 2024 —
14% below the Louisiana average of 11.73¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 59,961 residential customers across 1 LA county.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Southwest Louisiana E M C (11.55¢) pay about $154/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Lafayette compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Lafayette, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lafayette (this page) | 10.12 | 59,961 | — | — |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | 957,522 | +0.93 | +$100 |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C | 11.55 | 108,368 | +1.43 | +$154 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Lafayette. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Lafayette customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 10.16 | 10.12 | -0.4% |
| Residential customers | 59,209 | 59,961 | +1.3% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Louisiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Lafayette bill
Louisiana is a regulated retail market — City of Lafayette customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: lpsc.louisiana.gov.
Counties served (LA, EIA-861 2024)
Lafayette
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Lafayette more expensive than other Louisiana utilities?
- City of Lafayette customers paid an average 10.12 cents/kWh in 2024 — 14% below the Louisiana volume-weighted average of 11.73 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Lafayette?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Louisiana has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (lpsc.louisiana.gov).
- How many customers does City of Lafayette have?
- 59,961 residential customers in Louisiana in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.