Residential electricity prices in Lake Charles, LA in August 2026 averaged approximately 12.87 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 29% less than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [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 July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Lake Charles decreased approximately 2%, from 13.01 ¢/kWh to 12.72 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Lake Charles in August 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [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) decreased approximately 100%, from 26.62 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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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.
About 19 percent of total U.S. residential electricity usage in 2011 was for space cooling.
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