WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Athens
Louisiana
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Athens
January
$77lowestFebruary
$87March
$88April
$89May
$102June
$108July
$109highestAugust
$105September
$100October
$93November
$88December
$86Carbon Emissions
611 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
853 kWh
Athens's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 69% of Athens's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Athens. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Athens. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Athens. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Athens.
70%
Natural Gas
17%
Nuclear
9%
Coal
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,425
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Athens 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.
Entergy Louisiana has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential and Farm Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 3¢ |
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