WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Baton Rouge

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Baton Rouge

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

Average monthly bill

January

$83lowest

February

$92

March

$94

April

$97

May

$110

June

$115

July

$118highest

August

$115

September

$109

October

$98

November

$95

December

$103

Carbon Emissions

670 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

855 kWh

Where does Baton Rouge’s electricity come from?

Baton Rouge's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 75% of Baton Rouge's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Baton Rouge. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Baton Rouge. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Baton Rouge.

75%

Natural Gas

18%

Nuclear

4%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Baton Rouge

The state of solar in Baton Rouge

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Baton Rouge

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

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