WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Houma

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Houma

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

Average monthly bill

January

$117

February

$81lowest

March

$118

April

$120

May

$163

June

$195highest

July

$194

August

$193

September

$186

October

$135

November

$92

December

$87

Carbon Emissions

1,046 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,206 kWh

Where does Houma’s electricity come from?

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

80%

Natural Gas

14%

Nuclear

3%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Houma

The state of solar in Houma

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Houma

Entergy LouisianaTerrebonne Parish Consol Gov't

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¢

Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't Rates

Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential electric rates - Single phaseFixed10¢
Residential electric rates - Three phaseFixed10¢

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