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  • How is my bill calculated, and what do the specific charges represent?

    Click “How to read your Cleco bill” for a detailed look at Cleco’s billing statement and explanations for each component of your bill.

  • Can I set up automatic payments?

    The best way to do this is through Cleco's Bank Draft Program. Customers who sign up for Bank Draft can have their payment drafted automatically from their bank account by the due date each month. To enroll in Bank Draft, call Cleco customer service at 800-622-6537 or visit a customer service office.

  • Why is my bill higher this month?

    Two things can make your bill higher – using more electricity and higher fuel costs.

    Weather conditions, like heat in the summer, will cause you to use more kilowatt-hours of electricity to keep your home or business comfortable. Adding new appliances or equipment and an increase in the number of people living in your home also can increase energy use.

    Higher fuel costs make your bill higher. Cleco uses natural gas at many of its power plants to generate electricity; therefore, the price of natural gas affects your bill. The Louisiana Public Service Commission allows Cleco to pass on a portion of its fuel costs to customers in the form of a fuel cost adjustment charge. It’s calculated by multiplying the fuel rate and the amount of electricity used. Although you cannot reduce the fuel rate, you can reduce the amount of electricity you use, which could lower your total bill.

  • What is Cleco's Levelized Billing (Budget Pay) Program?

    Cleco created this program to help customers balance their payments. Changes in temperatures and other life events can cause energy bills to fluctuate. Levelized Billing spreads your energy usage over a 12-month period, so you pay approximately the same amount each month. Knowing what to expect each month also helps with other expenses.

    The amount you pay on Levelized Billing is based on a 12-month average of your actual energy bills from the previous 12 months.Each month the average is calculated. This average is always rounded to the next whole dollar amount. An adjustment is made to the average bill amount each month to avoid overpayment or underpayment on your account.

    You must have a zero account balance and be a customer in good standing to be on Levelized Billing. To enroll in this program, call Cleco customer service at 1-800-622-6537 or visit a customer service office.

  • If I receive my Cleco bills electronically, how can I view Energy Matters, the customer newsletter?

    A link to Energy Matters, which is published quarterly, will be posted on your MyAccount page.

  • Where can I pay my Cleco bill?

    • Conveniently pay online through MyAccount or the mobile app*
    • Non-MyAccount users may make a one-time payment here* 
    • Pay by phone at 800-622-6537 or through Cleco's external payment vendor at 949-522-9729*
    • Pay in person at a Cleco customer service office or authorized payment location.  Visit www.cleco.com/paymentlocations for a list of payment locations with addresses. 

      *Processing fees may apply. 

  • Where are your customer service offices located & what are the hours?

    Cleco has 13 customer service offices.  There location and hours of operation are listed below:

    1. Pineville Customer Service Office
      936 Main Street, Pineville, La.  71360
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    2. Bunkie Customer Service Office
      401 Walnut Street
      Bunkie, La.  71322
      10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

    3. Covington Customer Service Office
      832 E. Boston, Suite 17
      Covington, La.  70433
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    4. Crowley Customer Service Office
      2105 N. Parkerson Ave.
      Crowley, La.  70526
      10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday

    5. DeRidder Customer Service Office

      812 W. 1st Street
      DeRidder, La.  70634
      10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday

    6. Eunice Customer Service Office
      151 N. 4th Street
      Eunice, La.  70535
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    7. Franklin Customer Service Office
      1821 Main Street
      Franklin, La.  70538
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    8. Mandeville Customer Service Office
      2900 E. Causeway Approach
      Mandeville, La.  70448
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    9. Mansfield Customer Service Office
      900 Washington Ave.
      Mansfield, La.  71052
      10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday

    10. New Iberia Customer Service Office
      1015 Progress Street
      New Iberia, La.  70560
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    11. Opelousas Customer Service Office
      1511 Commerce Blvd., Suite 8
      Opelousas, La.  70570
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    12. Slidell Customer Service Office
      154 Florida Ave.
      Slidell, La.  70458
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

    13. Ville Platte Customer Service Office
      515 W. Lincoln Ave.
      Ville Platte, La.  70686
      7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

  • How do I set up a payment extension?

    Payment extensions can be requested through MyAccount, automated phone system, call center or customer service offices.

  • Are there any state or federal agencies that can help me pay my electric utility bill?

    Yes. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is federally funded program that helps low-income households with home energy bills by providing payment and/or energy crisis assistance based on income guidelines. Each state receives funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, so programs vary by state. In Louisiana, funds are administered by the Louisiana Housing Corp. (LHC) and distributed by community action agencies throughout the state.

    In 2020, the program received supplemental funds due to COVID-19. To apply, customers must contact their local community action agency. A list of Louisiana’s agencies is available at https://www.lhc.la.gov/ and click on COVID-19 Energy Assistance.