WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Lafayette

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Lafayette

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

Average monthly bill

January

$88lowest

February

$92

March

$94

April

$97

May

$110

June

$115

July

$118highest

August

$114

September

$109

October

$99

November

$95

December

$104

Carbon Emissions

673 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

859 kWh

Where does Lafayette’s electricity come from?

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

75%

Natural Gas

18%

Nuclear

4%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Lafayette

The state of solar in Lafayette

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

1,625 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,949

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Lafayette 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 Lafayette

City of LafayetteEntergy Gulf States Louisiana LLCSLEMCO

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana LLC Rates

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana LLC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service (RS-G)Fixed
Residential Service (RS-G) - Low Income Senior CitizensFixed

City of Lafayette Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service (Non-City rates)Fixed
Residential Service Fixed

SLEMCO Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
SLEMCO-Rate 01 Regular residential rate (gas heat and/or gas water heater)Fixed
SLEMCO-Rate 5 All electric residential rate (may have gas stove, dryer and fireplace jet)Fixed

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