WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Albany

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Albany

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Albany

Average monthly bill

January

$141

February

$102

March

$108

April

$103

May

$134

June

$195highest

July

$194

August

$195highest

September

$187

October

$120

November

$94lowest

December

$103

Carbon Emissions

1,044 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,203 kWh

Where does Albany’s electricity come from?

Albany's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 80% of Albany's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Albany. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Albany. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Albany.

80%

Natural Gas

14%

Nuclear

3%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Albany

The state of solar in Albany

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,377 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$23,017

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Albany can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Albany

Dixie Electric

Dixie Electric Rates

Dixie Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
SEASONAL SCHEDULE (S)Fixed11¢
FARM HOME SCHEDULE (FH)Fixed
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE AFixed
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SCHEDULESTOU8¢ to 24¢

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