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Natural Gas in 70609
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Solar Energy in 70609
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Utilities in 70609 (Lake Charles, LA)
Electricity Prices in 70609
Residential Electricity Rates in 70609
Residential electricity prices in 70609 in January 2024 averaged approximately 10.82 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 30% less than the national average rate of 15.45 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: 70609 vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in 70609 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 70609 decreased approximately 9%, from 12.50 ¢/kWh to 11.40 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in 70609
Residential Natural Gas Rates in 70609
Residential natural gas prices in 70609 in January 2024 averaged 11.87 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 0% more than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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Natural Gas Comparison: 70609 vs. U.S.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Lake Charles natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 70609 (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 14.47 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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Solar Energy in 70609
Solar Radiation Levels in 70609
The ZIP code of 70609 (Lake Charles, LA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 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 70609 is 20% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in 70609 is 34% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: 70609 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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More information about 70609Lake Charles, LA)
About 70609
The ZIP code 70609 is associated with the city of Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu County. [4]
Louisiana Utilities
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 70609, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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