Electric Bill Increase for Lafayette: Why and How Much?Electric Bill Increase for Lafayette: Why and How Much?An increase in electric bills is on the table for Lafayette, Louisiana, residents to cover the cost of a major upgrade.Tracy WirtzTracy Wirtz
Louisiana Electric Customers 'Shocked' As Bills Skyrocket HigherLouisiana Electric Customers 'Shocked' As Bills Skyrocket HigherPower providers across Louisiana offer answers to customers who want to know why their electricity bill has suddenly skyrocketed. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Scammers Targeting Louisiana Utility Customers, Advice Is HereScammers Targeting Louisiana Utility Customers, Advice Is HereScammers are out to pressure people into giving away their money. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Power Company Offers 'Unique' Explanation Why 19,000 Lost ServicePower Company Offers 'Unique' Explanation Why 19,000 Lost ServiceIt wasn't a storm or the heat but it was big enough to knock the air conditioners off for about 20,000 people on Wednesday afternoon. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Prepares for Higher Power Bills Following HeatwaveLouisiana Prepares for Higher Power Bills Following HeatwaveLast year's summertime power bills in Louisiana were a nightmare. How much higher could they be this year?Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Ranks Top 10 of Most Expensive States for ElectricityLouisiana Ranks Top 10 of Most Expensive States for ElectricityLouisiana has made the top 10 list of "Most Expensive States for Electricity" as well as holding the number one spot in the U.S. for using the most electricity.Michael Dot ScottMichael Dot Scott
Lafayette Utilities to Suspend Late Payment FeesLafayette Utilities to Suspend Late Payment FeesLafayette Consolidated Government has not only heard its constituents, it has listened to them. JayCeeJayCee
SWEPCO Will Boost Louisiana’s Power Grid with Wind From OklahomaSWEPCO Will Boost Louisiana’s Power Grid with Wind From OklahomaThe gigantic, 199-megawatt (MW) Sundance facility is up and running as we speak, but it's only the tip of the iceberg.Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
Kaplan City Council Votes to Absorb Utility Bill IncreaseKaplan City Council Votes to Absorb Utility Bill IncreaseThe city will use money from the American Rescue Act to absorb the overages brought about by the February cold snap. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Power to Most Acadiana Residents Back OnPower to Most Acadiana Residents Back OnAs of this writing (Tue, 2/16 at 5:00 am), they are only about 2,000 residents in all of Acadiana that are without power. Jude WalkerJude Walker
Gov. Edwards: Next Storm Looms Before Thaw BeginsGov. Edwards: Next Storm Looms Before Thaw BeginsEdwards discusses electrical, road problems caused by Monday's storm.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Transformer in Kenner, LA Blows Like Something From a SciFi MovieTransformer in Kenner, LA Blows Like Something From a SciFi MovieThe explosion caused a bolt of electricity to travel along power wires for several blocks.CJCJ
Louisiana Utility Customers Will Pay a ‘Storm Restoration Charge’Louisiana Utility Customers Will Pay a ‘Storm Restoration Charge’Officials say that these charges may not appear on your bill for months or even a year from now, but they may be applied for up to 10 years.Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
Secretary of State Promises Power to the Polls for Election DaySecretary of State Promises Power to the Polls for Election DayPolling sites without electricity because of the recent hurricane will be powered by generators for Tuesday's voting across the state.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Rural Electric Co-ops Could Soon Provide Internet Services TooRural Electric Co-ops Could Soon Provide Internet Services TooThis could solve the problem of getting high-speed internet to the thousands of Louisiana residents who live in rural areas. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Town of Welsh Worker Killed in Accident on the JobTown of Welsh Worker Killed in Accident on the JobThe long-time town employee was working on power lines when the accident happened Tuesday. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
CLECO Removing Hurricane Charges From Customer BillsCLECO Removing Hurricane Charges From Customer BillsThe charges related to the 2005 hurricane season will be removed from bills beginning March 1st. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Scheduled Outage in Jeff Davis ThursdayScheduled Outage in Jeff Davis ThursdayThe Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative has announced a scheduled outage according to KATC.Katelynn SpragueKatelynn Sprague
Are You Ready If The Power Goes Out?Are You Ready If The Power Goes Out?Having a plan ready before you need it is the best way to go. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Large Scale New Orleans Power Outage Caused By BalloonsLarge Scale New Orleans Power Outage Caused By BalloonsNearly 14-thousand New Orleans residents and businesses were without power because of balloons becoming entangled in electrical equipment. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells