Electricity rates in 71303 — Alexandria, LA
Homes in ZIP 71303 pay about 14.9¢ per kWh (Cleco Power 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 14.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 71303 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 71303
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in LA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power LLC Investor Owned | 14.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $150 | 251,927 |
| City of Alexandria (LA) Municipal | 11.1¢ 2024 | $132 | 19,541 |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC Investor Owned · serves Rapides Parish | 12.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $135 | 957,522 |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Rapides Parish | 13.7¢ 2024 | $170 | 40,051 |
| Concordia Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Rapides Parish | 13.4¢ 2024 | $127 | 11,879 |
| Town of Boyce Municipal · serves Rapides Parish | 12.7¢ 2024 | $140 | 348 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Rapides 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 71303
How much does electricity cost in 71303?
About 14.9¢ per kWh for homes (Cleco Power LLC, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $134.
Who is the electric utility for 71303?
Cleco Power LLC, with about 251,927 residential customers in Louisiana; 5 other utilities also serve 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¢.