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Natural Gas in 70612
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Solar Energy in 70612
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Utilities in 70612 (Lake Charles, LA)
Electricity Prices in 70612
Residential Electricity Rates in 70612
Residential electricity prices in 70612 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: 70612 vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in 70612 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 70612 decreased approximately 9%, from 12.50 ¢/kWh to 11.40 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in 70612
Residential Natural Gas Rates in 70612
Residential natural gas prices in 70612 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: 70612 vs. U.S.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Lake Charles natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 70612 (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 70612
Solar Radiation Levels in 70612
The ZIP code of 70612 (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 70612 is 20% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in 70612 is 34% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: 70612 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 70612
The ZIP code 70612 is associated with the city of Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu County. [4]
Louisiana Utilities
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 70612, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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The first (electricity) power plant - owned by Thomas Edison - opened in New York City in 1882.