Rates by state / Louisiana / Southwestern Electric Power Co
Investor Owned · 206,984 residential customers
Southwestern Electric Power Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.8¢ per kWh in 2025, 7% above the Louisiana average of 13.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.8¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$163/mo
At 1,175 kWh a month
1-year change
+2.9%
5 years: +29.0%
Average rate by year
202010.7¢
202111.7¢
202213.3¢
202312.8¢
202413.5¢
202513.8¢
Southwestern Electric Power Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Southwestern Electric Power Co's 2025 average rate of 13.8¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Southwestern Electric Power Co | Louisiana average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69 | $65 |
| 750 kWh | $104 | $97 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139 | $130 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208 | $195 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277 | $260 |
Other utilities in Louisiana
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 961,871 | 11.9¢ |
| Cleco Power LLC | 252,816 | 14.3¢ |
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 188,385 | 13.2¢ |
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp - (LA) | 111,329 | 13.5¢ |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C | 109,628 | 11.6¢ |
| City of Lafayette - (LA) | 60,634 | 11.5¢ |
| Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc | 51,187 | 11.0¢ |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc | 40,452 | 13.1¢ |
Southwestern Electric Power Co: common questions
- How much does Southwestern Electric Power Co charge per kWh?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co residential customers paid an average of 13.8¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Southwestern Electric Power Co electric bill?
- The average Southwestern Electric Power Co household used 1,175 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $163 a month at the average rate.
- Is Southwestern Electric Power Co cheaper than other utilities in Louisiana?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co's average rate is 7% above the Louisiana average of 13.0¢. 16 of 20 utilities in Louisiana have a lower average rate.
- Did Southwestern Electric Power Co raise rates?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co's average residential rate changed +2.9% from 2024 to 2025 and +29.0% since 2020.
- Is my Southwestern Electric Power Co bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Louisiana homes and your rate with Southwestern Electric Power Co's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.