How Southwestern Electric Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Southwestern Electric Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | 8.84 | 8,459 | -4.62 | -$499 |
| City of Natchitoches | 9.26 | 7,234 | -4.20 | -$454 |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | 957,522 | -2.40 | -$260 |
| Cleco Power LLC | 12.33 | 251,927 | -1.13 | -$122 |
| Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc | 13.00 | 21,438 | -0.46 | -$50 |
| Concordia Electric Coop, Inc | 13.36 | 11,879 | -0.10 | -$11 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co (this page) | 13.46 | 207,011 | — | — |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc | 13.70 | 40,051 | +0.24 | +$25 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Southwestern Electric Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Southwestern Electric 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 Southwestern Electric Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Southwestern Electric Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo | Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | 8.84 | +$499 |
| DeSoto | Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | 8.84 | +$499 |
| Natchitoches | City of Natchitoches | 9.26 | +$454 |
| Bienville | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$260 |
| Bossier | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$260 |
| Grant | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$260 |
| Red River | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$260 |
| Sabine | Entergy Louisiana LLC | 11.05 | +$260 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 11 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.77 | 13.46 | +5.4% |
| Residential customers | 207,281 | 207,011 | -0.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Louisiana electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Southwestern Electric Power bill
Louisiana is a regulated retail market — Southwestern Electric 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)
Bienville · Bossier · Caddo · DeSoto · Grant · Natchitoches · Red River · Sabine · Vernon · Webster · Winn
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Louisiana LLC vs Southwestern Electric Power Co
- Cleco Power LLC vs Southwestern Electric Power Co
Questions people ask
- Is Southwestern Electric Power Co more expensive than other Louisiana utilities?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co customers paid an average 13.46 cents/kWh in 2024 — 15% above the Louisiana volume-weighted average of 11.73 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Southwestern Electric Power Co?
- 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 Southwestern Electric Power Co have?
- 207,011 residential customers in Louisiana in 2024 across 11 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.