WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Forest
Louisiana
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Forest
January
$76lowestFebruary
$86March
$87April
$89May
$101June
$103July
$108highestAugust
$106September
$99October
$91November
$88December
$85Carbon Emissions
603 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
843 kWh
Forest's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 69% of Forest's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Forest. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Forest. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Forest. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Forest.
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
$15,079
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Forest 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¢ |
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