Southwest Louisiana E M C residential customers paid an average of 11.55¢/kWh in 2024 —
2% below the Louisiana average of 11.73¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 108,368 residential customers across 9 LA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Lafayette (10.12¢), works out about $154/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Southwest Louisiana E M C compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Southwest Louisiana E M C, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lafayette | 10.12 | 59,961 | -1.43 | -$154 |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | 957,522 | -0.50 | -$54 |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C (this page) | 11.55 | 108,368 | — | — |
| Cleco Power LLC | 12.33 | 251,927 | +0.78 | +$84 |
| South Louisiana Elec Coop Assn | 13.48 | 16,997 | +1.92 | +$208 |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc | 13.70 | 40,051 | +2.14 | +$231 |
| Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc | 14.05 | 9,127 | +2.49 | +$269 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Southwest Louisiana E M C. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Southwest Louisiana E M C customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Southwest Louisiana E M C customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Southwest Louisiana E M C premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | City of Lafayette | 10.12 | +$154 |
| Acadia | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$54 |
| Avoyelles | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$54 |
| Cameron | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$54 |
| Iberia | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$54 |
| St Landry | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$54 |
| St Martin | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$54 |
| Vermilion | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$54 |
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 | 11.57 | 11.55 | -0.1% |
| Residential customers | 106,968 | 108,368 | +1.3% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Louisiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Southwest Louisiana E M C bill
Louisiana is a regulated retail market — Southwest Louisiana E M C 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 · Avoyelles · Cameron · Evangeline · Iberia · Lafayette · St Landry · St Martin · Vermilion
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Louisiana LLC vs Southwest Louisiana E M C
- Cleco Power LLC vs Southwest Louisiana E M C
- Southwest Louisiana E M C vs City of Lafayette
Questions people ask
- Is Southwest Louisiana E M C more expensive than other Louisiana utilities?
- Southwest Louisiana E M C customers paid an average 11.55 cents/kWh in 2024 — 2% below the Louisiana volume-weighted average of 11.73 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Southwest Louisiana E M C?
- 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 Southwest Louisiana E M C have?
- 108,368 residential customers in Louisiana in 2024 across 9 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.