WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Louisiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lake Charles
January
$76lowestFebruary
$85March
$87April
$89May
$100June
$104July
$108highestAugust
$106September
$101October
$92November
$88December
$95Carbon Emissions
611 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
853 kWh
Lake Charles's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 69% of Lake Charles's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Lake Charles. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Lake Charles. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Lake Charles. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Lake Charles.
70%
Natural Gas
17%
Nuclear
9%
Coal
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,303 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$22,250
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lake Charles 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 Gulf States Louisiana LLC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (RS-G) - Low Income Senior Citizens | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential Service (RS-G) | Fixed | 7¢ |
Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home Service(Seasonal) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Farm and Home Service(Regular) | Fixed | 6¢ |
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