How Cleco Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Cleco Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | 8.84 | 8,459 | -3.49 | -$377 |
| City of Natchitoches | 9.26 | 7,234 | -3.08 | -$332 |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | 957,522 | -1.28 | -$138 |
| City of Alexandria | 11.10 | 19,541 | -1.23 | -$133 |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C | 11.55 | 108,368 | -0.78 | -$84 |
| Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc | 11.85 | 50,901 | -0.48 | -$52 |
| Cleco Power LLC (this page) | 12.33 | 251,927 | — | — |
| Concordia Electric Coop, Inc | 13.36 | 11,879 | +1.03 | +$111 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 13.46 | 207,011 | +1.13 | +$122 |
| South Louisiana Elec Coop Assn | 13.48 | 16,997 | +1.15 | +$124 |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc | 13.70 | 40,051 | +1.36 | +$147 |
| Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc | 14.05 | 9,127 | +1.72 | +$186 |
11 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Cleco Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Cleco Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Cleco Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Cleco Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | 8.84 | +$377 |
| Natchitoches | City of Natchitoches | 9.26 | +$332 |
| Acadia | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$138 |
| Allen | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$138 |
| Assumption | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$138 |
| Avoyelles | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$138 |
| Beauregard | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$138 |
| Calcasieu | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$138 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 24 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.44 | 12.33 | -0.9% |
| Residential customers | 251,095 | 251,927 | +0.3% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Louisiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Cleco Power bill
Louisiana is a regulated retail market — Cleco Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: lpsc.louisiana.gov.
Counties served (LA, EIA-861 2024)
Acadia · Allen · Assumption · Avoyelles · Beauregard · Calcasieu · Catahoula · DeSoto · Evangeline · Grant · Iberia · Jefferson Davis · La Salle · Natchitoches · Rapides · Red River · Sabine · St Landry · St Martin · St Mary · St Tammany · Vermilion · Vernon · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Louisiana LLC vs Cleco Power LLC
- Cleco Power LLC vs Southwestern Electric Power Co
- Cleco Power LLC vs Southwest Louisiana E M C
- Cleco Power LLC vs Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Cleco Power LLC more expensive than other Louisiana utilities?
- Cleco Power LLC customers paid an average 12.33 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% above the Louisiana volume-weighted average of 11.73 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Cleco Power LLC?
- 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 Cleco Power LLC have?
- 251,927 residential customers in Louisiana in 2024 across 24 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.