The Louisiana Energy & Power Authority (LEPA) announced that it will begin supplying electrical power to the City of Minden on June 1. Minden is the 13th city to become a “full requirements” member getting its electrical power from LEPA.
“Minden is very excited to have signed a power contract with LEPA, a pivotal move to address our city’s high electricity costs,” said Mayor Nick Cox. “This agreement will leverage LEPA’s collective purchasing power to secure more affordable rates, with projected savings of 20 to 25 percent for our residents and businesses. After months of planning, this step ensures a brighter, more competitive future for our community, reflecting our commitment to easing financial pressures and supporting Minden’s growth.”
Kevin Bihm, LEPA General Manager, noted, “Mayor Cox, along with his staff and Minden city officials worked countless hours to make this transaction happen and LEPA is excited to have Minden back as a full requirement member. This new contract will bring the benefits of stable and competitive electric power to all electrical customers of the City of Minden, and also benefits the 12 other LEPA member cities that are full requirements members.”
LEPA works to provide member communities with firm, stable sources of electricity at the lowest possible cost. The other full requirements member cities of LEPA include: Abbeville, Gueydan, Jonesville, Morgan City, Natchitoches, New Roads, Plaquemine, Rayne, St. Martinville, Vidalia, Welsh and Winnfield.
The agency also has another seven member cities that hold memberships in LEPA , but are not full requirements members. Those cities benefit from the resources and services LEPA provides and networking among the cities. They include Alexandria, Erath, Houma, Kaplan, Lafayette, Ruston and Vinton.
LEPA was established by the State Legislature in 1979 as a joint-action agency. It is based in Lafayette.