# Is a heat pump worth it in Louisiana? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 15 Louisiana electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 1,
> it depends on quotes for 14, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Louisiana average residential electricity: 13.1¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.81/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/la/

## What to know about the Louisiana numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Louisiana yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Mostly average prices**: Only 47% of Louisiana ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff. The rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is about two years old and doesn't show tiers, so the winter price of extra kWh is estimated. Enter the rate from a recent bill for a closer answer.
- **Time-of-use rates**: 2 utilities' tariffs here charge different prices by time of day. We assume heating and cooling use is spread evenly across the day, which can be off if most of yours falls in peak hours.
- **Regional fuel prices**: EIA doesn't publish a Louisiana price for every fuel: propane uses the regional average and heating oil uses the national average. Enter your own price if you heat with it.
- **Older gas price**: EIA's Louisiana residential gas price stops at April 2026. Enter your own price from a winter bill for a closer answer.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Entergy Louisiana](https://meterwise.app/la/entergy-louisiana/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 9.3¢ | -29% | gas | −$180 | depends on quotes |
| [Cleco Power](https://meterwise.app/la/cleco-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 15.2¢ | +16% | gas | −$210 | depends on quotes |
| [Dixie Electric Membership Corp](https://meterwise.app/la/dixie-electric-membership-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.9¢ | -9% | gas | −$210 | depends on quotes |
| [Southwestern Electric Power Co](https://meterwise.app/la/southwestern-electric-power-co/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.5¢ | +3% | gas | −$260 | depends on quotes |
| [Entergy New Orleans, LLC](https://meterwise.app/la/entergy-new-orleans-llc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.6¢ | -11% | gas | −$190 | depends on quotes |
| [Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/la/claiborne-electric-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.0¢ | -1% | gas | −$290 | depends on quotes |
| [Southwest Louisiana E M C](https://meterwise.app/la/southwest-louisiana-e-m-c/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.6¢ | -12% | electricity | −$350 | depends on quotes |
| [South Louisiana Elec Coop Assn](https://meterwise.app/la/south-louisiana-elec-coop-assn/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.5¢ | +3% | gas | −$180 | depends on quotes |
| [Pointe Coupee Elec Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/la/pointe-coupee-elec-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.4¢ | +3% | gas | −$200 | depends on quotes |
| [Northeast Louisiana Power Coop Inc.](https://meterwise.app/la/northeast-louisiana-power-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 10.7¢ | -19% | gas | −$260 | depends on quotes |
| [Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc](https://meterwise.app/la/washington-st-tammany-e-c-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.8¢ | -9% | gas | −$220 | depends on quotes |
| [Concordia Electric Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/la/concordia-electric-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.4¢ | +2% | gas | −$250 | depends on quotes |
| [Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/la/beauregard-electric-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.7¢ | +5% | electricity | −$500 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/la/panola-harrison-elec-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 8.8¢ | -32% | gas | −$310 | depends on quotes |
| [City of Lafayette](https://meterwise.app/la/city-of-lafayette/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 10.1¢ | -23% | gas | −$210 | depends on quotes |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md