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Natural Gas in 70605
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Solar Energy in 70605
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Utilities in 70605 (Lake Charles, LA)
Electricity Prices in 70605
Residential Electricity Rates in 70605
Residential electricity prices in 70605 in January 2024 averaged approximately 10.82 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 31% less than the national average rate of 15.73 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: 70605 vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in 70605 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in 70605 decreased approximately 9%, from 12.50 ¢/kWh to 11.40 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in 70605
Residential Natural Gas Rates in 70605
Residential natural gas prices in 70605 in December 2023 averaged 14.09 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 9% more than the national average rate of 12.94 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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Natural Gas Comparison: 70605 vs. U.S.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Lake Charles natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 70605 (Lake Charles, LA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lake Charles (Louisiana) decreased approximately 3%, from 16.52 $/Mcf (November 2022) to 16.01 $/Mcf (November 2023). [2]
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Solar Energy in 70605
Solar Radiation Levels in 70605
The ZIP code of 70605 (Lake Charles, LA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Lake Charles values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
Average monthly solar radition in 70605 is 19% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in 70605 is 36% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: 70605 vs. Other Regions
See the chart below for a comparison of Lake Charles solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Lake Charles levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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About 70605
The ZIP code 70605 is associated with the city of Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu County. [4]
Louisiana Utilities
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 70605, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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