WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Opelousas

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Opelousas

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

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 Opelousas’s electricity come from?

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

75%

Natural Gas

18%

Nuclear

4%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Opelousas

The state of solar in Opelousas

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

1,252 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,925

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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas

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

Utilities in Opelousas

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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