Louisiana Has the Second Lowest Electricity Rates in the United States

The Louisiana Governor's office released an announcement celebrating the state's improved ranking in the American Legislative Exchange Council's annual Energy Affordability Report, which shows Louisiana has risen 16 positions to become the second-lowest state for electricity rates in the nation. The report attributes this improvement to stable in-state natural gas generation, which accounts for 76 percent of produced energy, and a direct reduction in rates from 10.41 cents per kWh to 8.8 cents per kWh between 2023 and 2024.

This announcement does not create any regulatory obligations, compliance requirements, or enforcement actions. It serves as an informational communication about Louisiana's energy cost competitiveness relative to other states, based on a third-party report. Affected parties—including utilities, energy companies, and consumers—should note this trend in electricity pricing as context for the state's energy landscape, but no immediate action is required as a result of this announcement.