Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 14.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.10 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
6.9¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.10
15 kWh
Per year
$25.23
175 kWh
By usage level in Louisiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.05 | $12.61 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.9¢ | $2.10 | $25.23 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.20 | $50.46 |
Louisiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Louisiana?
At Louisiana's current average residential rate of 14.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 6.9¢ per day, $2.10 per month, or $25.23 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Louisiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Louisiana's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $2.10 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana residents pay an average of 14.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.