WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Baton Rouge
January
$141February
$102March
$108April
$103May
$134June
$195highestJuly
$194August
$195highestSeptember
$187October
$120November
$94lowestDecember
$103Carbon Emissions
1,044 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,203 kWh
Baton Rouge's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 80% of Baton Rouge's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Baton Rouge. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Baton Rouge. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Baton Rouge.
80%
Natural Gas
14%
Nuclear
3%
Coal
2%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,534 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$21,959
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Baton Rouge 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.
Dixie Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| FARM HOME SCHEDULE (FH) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SEASONAL SCHEDULE (S) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SCHEDULES | TOU | 8¢ to 24¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE A | Fixed | 9¢ |
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