Electricity rates in 70823 — Baton Rouge, LA
Homes in ZIP 70823 pay about 11.9¢ per kWh (Dixie Electric Membership Corp (LA), 2024 average). 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 11.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 70823 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in LA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp (LA) Cooperative | 11.9¢ 2024 | $157 | 110,675 |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC Investor Owned · serves East Baton Rouge Parish | 12.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $135 | 957,522 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for East Baton Rouge 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 70823
How much does electricity cost in 70823?
About 11.9¢ per kWh for homes (Dixie Electric Membership Corp (LA), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $107.
Who is the electric utility for 70823?
Dixie Electric Membership Corp (LA), with about 110,675 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¢.