WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Forest Hill

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Forest Hill

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

Average monthly bill

January

$182highest

February

$125

March

$121

April

$121

May

$139

June

$149

July

$154

August

$156

September

$136

October

$127

November

$119lowest

December

$122

Carbon Emissions

888 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,058 kWh

Where does Forest Hill’s electricity come from?

Forest Hill's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 80% of Forest Hill's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 13%. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Forest Hill. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Forest Hill. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Forest Hill.

80%

Natural Gas

13%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

2%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Forest Hill

The state of solar in Forest Hill

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$16,158

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 Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill

incentivesavingsutility 
Central Air Conditioning - Split SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50 (maximum of two)CLECO CorporationSee Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersUp to $400 for each installed heat pump water heaterCLECO 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 - Split SystemsUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single PackageUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageUp to $1,500CLECO CorporationSee Details

Utilities in Forest Hill

Cleco

Cleco Rates

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

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

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