Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 12.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 31% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $1.85 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
6.1¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.85
15 kWh
Per year
$22.25
175 kWh
By usage level in Louisiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.93 | $11.13 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.1¢ | $1.85 | $22.25 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.71 | $44.50 |
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 12.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 6.1¢ per day, $1.85 per month, or $22.25 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Louisiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Louisiana's rate is about 31% below the U.S. average: $1.85 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana residents pay an average of 12.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.