Louisiana Has the Second Lowest Electricity Rates in the United States
Summary
The American Legislative Exchange Council released its annual Energy Affordability Report, ranking Louisiana second lowest in electricity rates among U.S. states. Louisiana improved 16 rankings in energy affordability from 2023 to 2024, the biggest improvement of any state, with prices decreasing from 10.41¢ per kWh to 8.8¢ per kWh. The improvement is attributed to stable in-state natural gas generation, which accounts for 76% of produced energy in the state.
What changed
The Louisiana Governor's Office announced that the state achieved the second-lowest electricity rates in the United States per the ALEC Energy Affordability Report. Louisiana's electricity prices decreased from 10.41¢ per kWh in 2023 to 8.8¢ per kWh in 2024, representing a 16-ranking improvement — the largest of any state. This improvement is attributed to stable in-state natural gas generation, which comprises 76% of the state's produced energy.
This announcement carries no regulatory or compliance obligations for any entity. It is an informational press release celebrating the state's energy affordability ranking and does not create, modify, or remove any legal requirements or obligations for businesses or consumers.
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April 01, 2026
Louisiana Has the Second Lowest Electricity Rates in the United States
The biggest improvement of any state.
Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council released their annual Energy Affordability Report. Quick facts on the report:
- Louisiana improved 16 rankings in Energy Affordability.
- This is the biggest improvement of any state.
- Our jump is the turnaround story of the year.
- Reasons for jump: Louisiana has stable, in-state generation, mainly natural gas (76% of produced energy) that helps keep prices low while other states rise.
- Louisiana did not only stay competitive, but we lowered prices from 10.41¢ per kWh in 2023 to 8.8¢ per kWh in 2024.
Louisiana is proud to be leading the American energy renaissance! To read the full report, please visit: https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ALEC_EnergyAffordability2026.pdf.
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