Best Fridges & Freezers for Louisiana

According to Fridge.com, Louisiana residents pay 12.39¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

12.39¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$211/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$149/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

86/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Louisiana

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Louisiana costs approximately $211/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $62/year.

Upgrading could save you $149 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Hot Humid Climate

Louisiana is in the Hot Humid climate zone. Based on your 12.39¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $149/year.

Energy Star Refrigerators Energy Star Mini Fridges

Louisiana Cities - FIS Rankings

New Orleans

FIS 88

High turnover due to daily cooking culture.

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Baton Rouge

FIS 85

High generator + fridge integration for storms.

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Lafayette

FIS 83

Highest per-capita freezer usage for game.

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Louisiana Small Towns - FIS Rankings

Towns under 20,000 population with strong kitchen efficiency scores.

Natchitoches

Small Town

FIS 89

Deep knowledge of preservation methods.

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Breaux Bridge

Small Town

FIS 87

Massive seasonal demand for freezer capacity.

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Covington

Small Town

FIS 86

Wealth drives chef-grade kitchens.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Louisiana

Based on your electricity rate of 12.39¢/kWh, Energy Star models are highly recommended.

About the Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS)

The FIS is a 0-100 score that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers three key factors:

Grid Efficiency

Local electricity costs vs. Energy Star appliance adoption rates

Nutritional Velocity

Access to fresh food, local markets, and healthy eating patterns

Kitchen Economics

Grocery costs relative to income and storage efficiency