WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ponchatoula
Louisiana
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ponchatoula
January
$117February
$81lowestMarch
$118April
$120May
$163June
$195highestJuly
$194August
$193September
$186October
$135November
$92December
$87Carbon Emissions
1,046 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,206 kWh
Ponchatoula's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 80% of Ponchatoula's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Ponchatoula. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Ponchatoula. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Ponchatoula.
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.
1,225 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$23,323
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ponchatoula 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 | 10¢ |
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