WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Houma
Louisiana
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Houma
January
$100February
$93lowestMarch
$94April
$98May
$112June
$115July
$118highestAugust
$115September
$110October
$100November
$97December
$105Carbon Emissions
685 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
874 kWh
Houma's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 75% of Houma's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Houma. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Houma. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Houma.
75%
Natural Gas
18%
Nuclear
4%
Coal
2%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,494 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$21,587
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Houma 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¢ |
Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential electric rates - Three phase | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential electric rates - Single phase | Fixed | 10¢ |
South Louisiana Elec Coop Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm, Home or Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Camp or Remote Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
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