WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Alexandria

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Alexandria

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

Average monthly bill

January

$76lowest

February

$86

March

$88

April

$89

May

$100

June

$103

July

$108highest

August

$105

September

$99

October

$91

November

$88

December

$85

Carbon Emissions

603 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

843 kWh

Where does Alexandria’s electricity come from?

Alexandria's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 69% of Alexandria's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Alexandria. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Alexandria. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Alexandria. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Alexandria.

70%

Natural Gas

17%

Nuclear

9%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Alexandria

The state of solar in Alexandria

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

1,416 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$22,339

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Alexandria 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Alexandria

incentivesavingsutility 
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Smart ThermostatsUp to $75 for first thermostat. $25.00 for second thermost for a total $100 per customer. Rebate amount cannot exceed the actual cost of the thermostat.CLECO CorporationSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single PackageUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersUp to $400 for each installed heat pump water heaterCLECO CorporationSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50 (maximum of two)CLECO CorporationSee Details

Utilities in Alexandria

City of AlexandriaCleco

Cleco Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric ServiceFixed12¢ to 16¢
TOUCH Program Residential (TOU)TOU12¢ to 25¢

City of Alexandria Rates

City of Alexandria has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential All Electric Service(Inside City)Fixed3¢ to 4¢
Residential All Electric Service(Outside City)Fixed3¢ to 6¢
Residential (Inside City) Fixed4¢ to 4¢
Residential (Outside City) Fixed4¢ to 6¢

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