Entergy New Orleans, LLC residential customers paid an average of 13.03¢/kWh in 2024 —
11% above the Louisiana average of 11.73¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 188,178 residential customers across 2 LA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Entergy Louisiana (11.05¢), works out about $213/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Entergy New Orleans compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Entergy New Orleans, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | 957,522 | -1.98 | -$213 |
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC (this page) | 13.03 | 188,178 | — | — |
1 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Entergy New Orleans. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Entergy New Orleans customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Entergy New Orleans customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Entergy New Orleans premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$213 |
| St Bernard | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$213 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.91 | 13.03 | +0.9% |
| Residential customers | 188,026 | 188,178 | +0.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Louisiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Entergy New Orleans bill
Louisiana is a regulated retail market — Entergy New Orleans customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: lpsc.louisiana.gov.
Counties served (LA, EIA-861 2024)
Orleans · St Bernard
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Entergy New Orleans, LLC more expensive than other Louisiana utilities?
- Entergy New Orleans, LLC customers paid an average 13.03 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% above the Louisiana volume-weighted average of 11.73 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Entergy New Orleans, 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 Entergy New Orleans, LLC have?
- 188,178 residential customers in Louisiana in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.