Lake Charles, LA Utilities: Electricity, Gas & Solar
Electricity in Lake Charles
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Natural Gas in Lake Charles
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Solar Power in Lake Charles
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Utilities in Lake Charles, LA
Electricity Prices in Lake Charles, LA
Residential Electricity Rates in Lake Charles
Residential electricity prices in Lake Charles, LA in August 2024 averaged approximately 11.57 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 30% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: Lake Charles vs. U.S.
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 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Lake Charles increased approximately 2%, from 11.26 ¢/kWh to 11.50 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in Lake Charles, LA
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Lake Charles
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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Natural Gas Comparison: Lake Charles vs. U.S.
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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Solar Power in Lake Charles, LA
Solar Radiation Levels in Lake Charles
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]
Average monthly solar radition in Lake Charles is 21% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in Lake Charles is 34% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: Lake Charles vs. High vs. Low
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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More information about Lake Charles
About Lake Charles
The city of Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu County has an approximate population of 71,993. [4]
Lake Charles, LA Utilities
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.
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Appliances like TVs, radios and toasters draw a small electric current even when they are turned off.