Electricity rates in 70118 — New Orleans, LA
Homes in ZIP 70118 pay about 12.9¢ per kWh (Entergy Louisiana LLC, Jan–Aug 2026). The Louisiana average is 12.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 70118 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 70118
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in LA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC Investor Owned | 12.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $135 | 957,522 |
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC Investor Owned | 13.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $136 | 188,178 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Orleans Parish; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Louisiana price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 70118
How much does electricity cost in 70118?
About 12.9¢ per kWh for homes (Entergy Louisiana LLC, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $116.
Who is the electric utility for 70118?
Entergy Louisiana LLC, with about 957,522 residential customers in Louisiana; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in LA getting more expensive?
The Louisiana residential average was 12.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.