Residential electricity prices in 71243 in October 2024 averaged approximately 11.84 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 30% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 71243 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in 71243 increased approximately 4%, from 11.42 ¢/kWh to 11.93 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 71243 in September 2024 averaged 23.73 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 4% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Fort Necessity natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 71243 (Fort Necessity, LA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Fort Necessity (Louisiana) increased approximately 3%, from 23.44 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 24.22 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 71243 (Fort Necessity, LA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Fort Necessity values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Fort Necessity solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Fort Necessity levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 71243 is associated with the city of Fort Necessity, LA in Franklin County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 71243, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The majority of the natural gas consumed in the United States today is produced within the United States.
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