WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Merrydale

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Merrydale

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

Average monthly bill

January

$146

February

$106

March

$112

April

$106

May

$138

June

$201highest

July

$200

August

$201highest

September

$193

October

$123

November

$97lowest

December

$106

Carbon Emissions

1,044 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,203 kWh

Where does Merrydale’s electricity come from?

Merrydale's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 75% of Merrydale's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Merrydale. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Merrydale. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Merrydale.

75%

Natural Gas

18%

Nuclear

4%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Merrydale

The state of solar in Merrydale

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

1,293 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$22,128

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 Merrydale 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 Merrydale

Dixie Electric

Dixie Electric Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SCHEDULESTOU8¢ to 24¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE AFixed
SEASONAL SCHEDULE (S)Fixed11¢
FARM HOME SCHEDULE (FH)Fixed

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