Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Louisiana
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Louisiana. With an average electricity rate of 13¢/kWh and 4.8 peak sun hours per day, Louisiana homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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New Orleans
13.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $150/mo · Entergy New Orleans
Baton Rouge
12.8¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · Entergy Louisiana
Shreveport
12.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)
Lafayette
13¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Lafayette Utilities System
Lake Charles
12.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Entergy Louisiana
Kenner
13.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Entergy Louisiana
About Electricity Costs in Louisiana
Louisiana residents pay an average of 13¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $145. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Louisiana could spend an estimated $62,944 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Louisiana is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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