Residential electricity prices in Lake Charles, LA in September 2024 averaged approximately 11.93 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 28% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Lake Charles differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in Lake Charles increased approximately 5%, from 11.06 ¢/kWh to 11.57 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Lake Charles in August 2024 averaged 24.22 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 4% more than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Lake Charles natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Lake Charles natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lake Charles (Louisiana) increased approximately 13%, from 21.68 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 24.39 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Lake Charles (Louisiana) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 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]
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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]
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The city of Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu County has an approximate population of 71,993. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Lake Charles, LA, or for other information related to utilities in Lake Charles, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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