Residential electricity prices in 70185 in June 2026 averaged approximately 13.49 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 26% less than the national average rate of 18.34 ¢/kWh (June 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 70185 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2025 to May 2026 - residential electricity prices in 70185 increased approximately 7%, from 13.26 ¢/kWh to 14.15 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 70185 in May 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of New Orleans natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 70185 (New Orleans, LA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in New Orleans (Louisiana) decreased approximately 100%, from 22.45 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of New Orleans solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare New Orleans levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 70185 is associated with the city of New Orleans, LA in Orleans County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 70185, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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