WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Poydras

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Poydras

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

Average monthly bill

January

$108

February

$77lowest

March

$105

April

$115

May

$155

June

$180

July

$185

August

$194highest

September

$185

October

$124

November

$89

December

$87

Carbon Emissions

999 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,152 kWh

Where does Poydras’s electricity come from?

Poydras's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 80% of Poydras's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Poydras. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Poydras. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Poydras.

80%

Natural Gas

14%

Nuclear

3%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Poydras

The state of solar in Poydras

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

1,391 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$20,756

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 Poydras 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 Poydras

Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential and Farm ServiceFixed10¢

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