WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Orleans
Louisiana
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Orleans
January
$117February
$81lowestMarch
$118April
$120May
$163June
$195highestJuly
$194August
$193September
$186October
$135November
$92December
$87Carbon Emissions
1,046 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,206 kWh
New Orleans's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 80% of New Orleans's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 3% of the energy in New Orleans. Solar provides 2% of the energy in New Orleans. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in New Orleans.
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.
1,490 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$21,741
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New Orleans 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 New Orleans has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service (RES-25) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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