Residential electricity prices in Forest, LA in August 2025 averaged approximately 12.46 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 29% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Forest differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in Forest increased approximately 12%, from 11.61 ¢/kWh to 13.02 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Forest in August 2025 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Forest natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Forest natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Forest (Louisiana) decreased approximately 100%, from 24.26 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The village of Forest (Louisiana) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Forest 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 Forest solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Forest 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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The village of Forest, LA in West Carroll County has an approximate population of 355. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Forest, LA, or for other information related to utilities in Forest, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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